Sidewalk improvements in Nevada scheduled to begin week of Oct. 10

Vernon County – Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk improvements and working close to traffic in Nevada along Ash Street (Vernon County Route W/BB) beginning the week of October 10, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Improvements include making sidewalks, curb ramps, commercial entrances and pedestrian areas conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements along Ash Street (Route W/BB) between Atlantic Avenue and West Ewing Street.

Traffic Impacts:

Work will be done during daytime hours (7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday)

Some night work is possible at commercial entrances

Drivers may encounter occasional lane closures and flaggers in areas where crews are working

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones

No signed detours

Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information

Prime contractor: Sprouls Construction Inc., Lamar

Total cost: $917,000

Completion date: March 15, 2023