For locals planning to navigate the area around Kearney Street in Springfield, take note — significant roadwork is set to impact traffic patterns. Beginning next Monday, Golden Avenue and Homewood Avenue will be closed to through traffic just south of Kearney Street. The closure, reported by MoDOT, is scheduled to last through next Friday as the area undergoes major construction.
While Kearney Street (Missouri Route 744) will remain open, the surrounding areas will have limited accessibility. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes due to crews and equipment operating near traffic, which may cause congestion or delays. For real-time updates on construction progress or changes to the work schedule, MoDOT recommends monitoring the electronic message boards placed near the construction zones.
The work is part of the Missouri Route 744 and Kearney Street Corridor Upgrades in Greene County, aimed at improving infrastructure and travel conditions in the area. Capital Paving & Construction, a Columbia-based contractor, was awarded the project with a low bid of $14.9 million. The project's scheduled completion date is December 31, 2025, with reconstruction and paving efforts forming part of a broader plan to modernize a key segment of Springfield’s transportation system.
This week's roadwork marks the beginning of a longer-term construction timeline. Project details are available on the Missouri Route 744 project website. Weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances may affect the work schedule; commuters are encouraged to regularly check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for updates on road closures and traffic impacts.
