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Posted on: November 30, 2015

Public Works releases November safety message

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works does not wait for temperatures to drop to start preparing for the snow removal season. By November, crews have already been preparing and training for more than a month. As snow removal experts prepare their plows, citizens should also prepare for possible dangerous roadway conditions. Winter driving tips are the focus of November's Traffic Safety Message, which can be downloaded at the link below.

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For more information, please contact Safety Engineer Mandy Büttgen-Quinn, at 417-864-1801.

View the November Traffic Safety Message.

⇐Previous Public Works releases March safety message Next⇒ Traffic shift on Republic Road next week

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SGF Yields hosting Lantern Walks Oct. 7 in several neighborhoods
Posted on: September 28, 2023
City marks year of successful rental e-scooter program
Posted on: September 28, 2023
City Council hears update on transportation improvement projects at Sept. 19 Council Lunch
Posted on: September 27, 2023
Turn lane and safety improvements at National Avenue and Sunshine Street to begin Oct. 2
Posted on: September 27, 2023
Springfield Public Works names Eric Claussen as assistant director
Posted on: September 25, 2023
CANCELED: C-Street and Washington Avenue intersection to close Sept. 25-27
Posted on: September 22, 2023
Grant Avenue to close to through traffic between Mt. Vernon and State streets Aug. 28
Posted on: August 24, 2023
Traffic lights on Jefferson Avenue between St. Louis and Walnut to activate on flash mode Aug. 24-28
Posted on: August 23, 2023
City seeking input on transportation and infrastructure projects for future tax funding
Posted on: August 23, 2023
Cherry Street to close in sections between Glenstone Avenue and Barnes Avenue Aug. 21
Posted on: August 17, 2023
Mount Vernon Street to close at the MNA railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway Aug. 21-28
Posted on: August 15, 2023
Road closures for 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival
Posted on: August 7, 2023
Walnut Street to close at the MNA railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway Aug.14-21
Posted on: August 7, 2023
3200 E Cherry Street to close at the BNSF railroad crossing Aug. 14-21
Posted on: August 7, 2023
City conducting asphalt resurfacing along Portland and Catalpa streets beginning Aug. 7
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Westbound lane of Mount Vernon Street to close daily between West and Warren avenues Aug. 3-18
Posted on: July 31, 2023
Construction of Battlefield Corridor Improvements between Luster and Lone Pine to begin Aug. 1
Posted on: July 26, 2023
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 17
Posted on: July 17, 2023
City conducting asphalt resurfacing of a number of roadway segments through September
Posted on: July 11, 2023
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 10
Posted on: July 10, 2023
Hillcrest Avenue to close daily between Nichols and Brower streets July 10 - Aug. 4
Posted on: July 7, 2023
Westbound lane of Mount Vernon Street to close daily between Scenic and West avenues July 10-28
Posted on: July 7, 2023
Second quarter driver compliance studies indicate positive impact of crosswalk enforcement
Posted on: June 29, 2023
Southbound lane of Fremont Avenue to close between Bennett and Portland streets June 28
Posted on: June 27, 2023
UPDATE: Campbell Avenue to close at Normal Street beginning at 1 p.m. for emergency roadway repairs
Posted on: June 26, 2023
Division Street reopened to two-way traffic between National and Glenstone as construction wraps up
Posted on: June 23, 2023
Southbound lane of Kimbrough Avenue to close between St. Louis and Elm streets June 26-28
Posted on: June 21, 2023
Expect work zone traffic flow changes through Jefferson Avenue Streetscape area beginning June 19
Posted on: June 16, 2023
UPDATE: Repairs on National Avenue at Bonaire Drive expected for completion mid-July
Posted on: June 15, 2023
Glenn Avenue to close for two months between Division and Calhoun streets beginning June 19
Posted on: June 12, 2023
Packer Road to close at BNSF railroad crossing north of Division Street May 24-26
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Intersection of Grant Avenue and Evergreen Street to close for 24 hours beginning May 22
Posted on: May 17, 2023
Grant Avenue to close to traffic between Ildereen and Minota streets May 15-26
Posted on: May 8, 2023
UPDATE: Mount Vernon Street and Broadway Avenue intersection to close May 22
Posted on: May 8, 2023
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 8
Posted on: May 8, 2023
Jefferson Avenue to close to through traffic only at Walnut Street intersection May 4-8
Posted on: May 3, 2023
UPDATE: National Avenue to remain closed at Bonaire Drive through early June
Posted on: April 28, 2023
SGF Yields and Springfield Police Department provide results for crosswalk enforcement to date
Posted on: April 25, 2023
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 17
Posted on: April 17, 2023
Expect various short-term lane closures near Sunshine and National intersection April 13
Posted on: April 12, 2023
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 10
Posted on: April 10, 2023
City now accepting contractor bids for Battlefield Corridor Improvement Project
Posted on: April 6, 2023
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 27
Posted on: March 28, 2023
Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at area crosswalks beginning March 24
Posted on: March 21, 2023
UPDATE: Galloway Trail to remain closed at Battlefield Road underpass through March 29
Posted on: March 24, 2023
Grant Ave. to close to one-way southbound only between Catalpa and State streets beginning March 20
Posted on: March 16, 2023
Scenic Avenue to close to through traffic between Battlefield and Seminole March 20-22
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Virginia Avenue to close between Brookside Drive and Catalpa Street March 14-17
Posted on: March 9, 2023
Kimbrough Avenue to close between Bennett and Portland streets March 13-16
Posted on: March 9, 2023
National Avenue to close at Bonaire Drive beginning March 10 for roadway repairs
Posted on: March 9, 2023
Construction on Jefferson Avenue to continue with streetscaping between St. Louis and Walnut streets
Posted on: March 6, 2023
CANCELLED: Scenic Avenue to close to through traffic between Battlefield and Seminole March 6-9
Posted on: March 2, 2023
City of Springfield soliciting public input on parking options in downtown Springfield
Posted on: March 1, 2023
City set to begin final phase of Republic Road Widening at Campbell Avenue in March
Posted on: February 28, 2023
City of Springfield provides update on Grant Avenue Parkway construction progress
Posted on: February 21, 2023
City partners with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 16
Posted on: February 9, 2023
Fourth quarter driver compliance studies focus on school crosswalks and need for increased safety
Posted on: January 19, 2023
Pershing Street to close between South Avenue and Patton Avenue Jan. 3-24
Posted on: December 29, 2022
Grant Avenue closed between Portland and Stanford streets for utility repairs
Posted on: December 15, 2022
Pershing Street to close between South Avenue and Robberson Avenue Dec. 12 - Dec. 30
Posted on: December 7, 2022
Eldon Avenue to close at the BNSF railroad crossing south of Division Street Dec. 12-19
Posted on: December 5, 2022
Jefferson Avenue to reduce to one lane between St. Louis and Walnut Streets Dec. 5 - March 1
Posted on: December 2, 2022
Scenic Avenue to close at the railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Dec. 5-8
Posted on: November 29, 2022
South Kissick Avenue to close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossing Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Posted on: November 22, 2022
City traffic engineers provide tips for avoiding Black Friday traffic congestion on Nov. 25
Posted on: November 17, 2022
City to construct intersection safety improvements at Grand St. west of Campbell Ave. Nov. 14-18
Posted on: November 7, 2022
Grant Avenue Parkway utility work to impact Grant and Portland intersection Nov. 7-11
Posted on: November 3, 2022
Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 59% for third quarter 2022
Posted on: November 2, 2022
3700 East Catalpa Street to close Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 for railroad track replacement
Posted on: October 27, 2022
Division Street to close at the railroad crossing west of U.S. 65 Oct. 30-Nov. 7
Posted on: October 21, 2022
Construction of Fassnight Greenway Trail connection through Phelps Grove Park set to begin Oct. 19
Posted on: October 19, 2022
Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at Springfield crosswalks on Oct. 20
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Grant Avenue to close between Ildereen and Minota streets Oct. 10-14
Posted on: October 7, 2022
Portland Street to close immediately east of Grant Avenue intersection beginning Oct. 11
Posted on: October 3, 2022
MEDIA ALERT: Lantern Walk events for Pedestrian Safety Month planned for Oct. 1
Posted on: September 30, 2022
Elm Street to close between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Oct. 4 - Nov. 4
Posted on: September 27, 2022
City issues Request for Qualifications through Oct. 13 for architecture and engineering services
Posted on: September 26, 2022
Lantern walks planned in six neighborhoods in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month
Posted on: September 26, 2022
Expect lane closures at Sunshine Street intersections of Kimbrough, Jefferson and Campbell Sept. 21
Posted on: September 20, 2022
Elm Street to close between Jefferson Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue Sept. 19 - Oct. 10
Posted on: September 14, 2022
Grant Avenue to close to one-way southbound only between Sunshine and Ildereen beginning Sept. 26
Posted on: September 14, 2022
Northbound and center lane of Grant Avenue to close between Ildereen and Minota streets Sept. 14-16
Posted on: September 12, 2022
Jefferson Avenue to close between Tampa and Phelps streets Sept. 19 - Oct. 3
Posted on: September 12, 2022
Bird E-scooter company to launch rental operations in Springfield beginning Sept. 1
Posted on: September 1, 2022
Division Street to close overnight between Glenstone and Weller avenues beginning Aug. 31
Posted on: August 26, 2022
Public Works improves traffic safety infrastructure in preparation for students going back to school
Posted on: August 24, 2022
Portland Street to close between Grant and Missouri avenues beginning Aug. 29
Posted on: August 24, 2022
3700 East Catalpa Street to close Aug. 11-12 for railroad track replacement
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Road closures for 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival
Posted on: August 9, 2022
C-Street public parking lot at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street to close Aug. 15 for improvements
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Cardinal Street to close at Boulder Avenue Aug. 1 - 15 for sewer main installation
Posted on: August 1, 2022
Westbound lane of Division Street to close between National and Glenstone avenues beginning July 27
Posted on: July 22, 2022
Campbell Avenue to close between Scott and Webster streets July 21
Posted on: July 20, 2022
Grant Avenue Parkway construction on schedule for section one reopening by start of school year
Posted on: July 20, 2022
MEDIA ALERT: Informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements 5-7 p.m. July 14
Posted on: July 13, 2022
Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 52% for second quarter 2022
Posted on: July 6, 2022
Reconstruction of Division Street between National and Glenstone expected to begin July 11
Posted on: July 6, 2022
City to host informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements July 14
Posted on: June 30, 2022
Expect various lane closures on National Avenue between Sunset and Kearney for roadway striping
Posted on: June 30, 2022
Northbound lanes of National Avenue to close between Commercial and Thoman streets June 21-23
Posted on: June 17, 2022
Downtown College Station Car Park to close June 19-24
Posted on: June 16, 2022
Kimbrough Avenue closed at Madison Street for gas line repairs
Posted on: May 27, 2022
Grant Avenue to close for three months between Ildereen and Meadowmere streets beginning May 26
Posted on: May 25, 2022
Resurfacing of National Avenue to begin overnight May 22
Posted on: May 20, 2022
Northbound lanes of Campbell Avenue closed between Cherokee and Sunshine Streets for sewer repair
Posted on: May 17, 2022
City highlights role of infrastructure, staff dedication during National Public Works Week May 15-21
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Traffic impacts expected on National Avenue, Battlefield Road beginning May 12
Posted on: May 10, 2022
City to kick off Grant Avenue Parkway construction at May 19 celebration
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Mill Street to close between Campbell Avenue and Main Avenue beginning May 2
Posted on: April 28, 2022
City to launch temporary traffic calming pilot program in the Parkcrest Neighborhood
Posted on: March 21, 2022
City issues Request for Qualifications for professional engineering and design services
Posted on: March 21, 2022
Pickwick Avenue to close for three weeks between Elm and Cherry streets beginning March 21
Posted on: March 17, 2022
Intersection of Bennett Street and Barnes Avenue to close March 7-9
Posted on: March 4, 2022
Cherry Street to close between Barnes and Oak Grove avenues Feb. 28
Posted on: February 25, 2022
Campbell Avenue closed between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street for water main repair
Posted on: February 15, 2022
Broadway Avenue closed immediately north of Nichols Street for approximately two weeks
Posted on: February 11, 2022
Central Street reopened to traffic between Benton and Clay Avenues
Posted on: January 24, 2022
Historic City Hall to be lighted green in observance of National Injury Prevention Day
Posted on: November 17, 2021
City contractor to conduct roadway resurfacing in Rountree Neighborhood Area beginning November 10
Posted on: November 8, 2021
UPDATE: Start date for Sunshine Street resurfacing project pushed back to Nov. 7
Posted on: October 29, 2021
Resurfacing of Sunshine Street between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue to begin Oct. 25
Posted on: October 19, 2021
Pickwick Avenue to close directly north of Cherry Street Oct. 19
Posted on: October 18, 2021
October ‘placemaking’ demonstration on South Avenue between McDaniel and Walnut to begin Oct. 15
Posted on: October 14, 2021
City to present Battlefield and Lone Pine intersection project plans at Oct. 19 neighborhood meeting
Posted on: October 14, 2021
Construction timeline for stormwater improvements at Springfield Art Museum extended
Posted on: October 11, 2021
October ‘placemaking’ installations to demo a more pedestrian-centric downtown SGF
Posted on: October 7, 2021
Expect closures along Cherry Street between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue Oct. 3-11
Posted on: September 30, 2021
Pickwick Avenue to close directly south of Cherry Street Sept. 29 - Oct. 1
Posted on: September 27, 2021
City solicits bids for rehabilitation of iconic 119-year-old Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
Posted on: September 24, 2021
East Grand Street closed between Devonshire Drive and Paula Avenue through Wednesday, Sept. 22
Posted on: September 20, 2021
Traffic control medians to be installed Sept. 15 at El Camino Alto Drive and Lyon Avenue
Posted on: September 13, 2021
Crossing guards needed to fill posts at a handful of Springfield school locations
Posted on: September 9, 2021
City’s urban forestry staff receive Department of Conservation grant to attend training conference
Posted on: September 9, 2021
Changes to Public Works’ Design Guide for Public Improvements to take effect October 1, 2021
Posted on: September 9, 2021
City selects design-build team for Grant Avenue Parkway project
Posted on: August 31, 2021
City contractor to conduct roadway resurfacing in C-Street Historic District beginning Aug. 30
Posted on: August 19, 2021
Intersection of Central Street and Drury Lane to function as a 4-way stop beginning Aug. 17
Posted on: August 17, 2021
Central Street closed to through traffic between Benton Avenue and Clay Avenue through December
Posted on: August 10, 2021
Pythian Street to close in stages between National and Scott Avenues Aug. 9 - 19 for street repairs
Posted on: August 6, 2021
Pickwick Avenue closed at Madison Street July 28-30 for stormwater pipe installation
Posted on: July 28, 2021
Eastbound lane of Division Street to close between Broadway Avenue and Douglas Avenue July 30
Posted on: July 28, 2021
Crossing guards needed for upcoming school year
Posted on: July 28, 2021
Closure Extended: Central Street to close daily between Clay Avenue and Drury Lane Aug. 2-6
Posted on: July 29, 2021
City to conduct roadway resurfacing of various street segments beginning July 23
Posted on: July 22, 2021
Springfield driver yielding rate at crosswalks reaches 55% in latest assessments
Posted on: July 15, 2021
Pickwick Avenue to close directly south of Cherry Street July 12
Posted on: July 9, 2021
Park Central East to close between Jefferson Avenue and Park Central Square July 13
Posted on: July 8, 2021
City set to begin Phase II of Central Street Corridor Improvements July 12
Posted on: July 8, 2021
SGF Yields notifies the public of two Crosswalk Yield Check locations the week of July 5
Posted on: July 2, 2021
City to begin citing for blatant crosswalk violations at June 30 Yield Check event
Posted on: June 28, 2021
Jefferson Avenue to close immediately south of the Seminole Street intersection June 29
Posted on: June 25, 2021
Honda Gold Wing’s annual Wing Ding returns to Springfield June 29-July 3
Posted on: June 25, 2021
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of June 14
Posted on: June 14, 2021
Fremont Avenue directly south of Cherry Street to close Tuesday and Wednesday
Posted on: June 14, 2021
Traffic calming improvement project at Cherry and Pickwick to begin June 14
Posted on: June 8, 2021
UPDATED: Cherry Street to close between Pickwick Avenue and Weller Avenue June 7 -11
Posted on: June 10, 2021
City to construct intersection safety improvements at National Avenue and Kingsley Street May 23
Posted on: May 17, 2021
Expect delays on eastbound Sunshine Street between Robberson and Florence Avenues beginning May 13
Posted on: May 12, 2021
Pedestrian safety program SGF Yields wins innovation award
Posted on: May 10, 2021
South Grant Avenue to close between Minota and Ildereen streets Monday, May 3
Posted on: April 29, 2021
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 26
Posted on: April 28, 2021
Belmont Street to close between Kickapoo and Fremont Avenues April 27 - May 10
Posted on: April 26, 2021
Expect delays at National Avenue and Sunshine Street April 26-27
Posted on: April 23, 2021
First Quarter crosswalk assessments indicate driver compliance continues to rise
Posted on: April 15, 2021
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 5
Posted on: April 5, 2021
Brookside Drive between Kings and Green avenues to close April 7 through fall
Posted on: April 1, 2021
Expect delays at National Avenue and Sunshine Street Intersection March 29-30
Posted on: March 29, 2021
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 29
Posted on: March 29, 2021
SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 22
Posted on: March 22, 2021
College Street closed downtown between Campbell Avenue and Market Avenue for water main repair
Posted on: March 5, 2021
Pedestrian Safety Yield Checks to begin at Springfield crosswalks in March
Posted on: March 1, 2021
Kimbrough Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street Feb. 9
Posted on: February 8, 2021
Northbound lane of National Avenue closing between Catalpa Street and Delmar Street Jan. 28-29
Posted on: January 27, 2021
Lone Pine Avenue to close between Seminole Street and Broadmoor Street Jan. 19-21
Posted on: January 14, 2021
Driver compliance study indicates improvement at new flashing beacon crosswalk locations
Posted on: January 6, 2021
Barnes Avenue to close between Turner Street and Kearney Street January 5-6
Posted on: January 4, 2021
City dedicates Battlefield and Fremont improvement project with virtual ribbon cutting
Posted on: December 18, 2020
Kimbrough Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street Dec. 21
Posted on: December 17, 2020
Eastbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Lone Pine Avenue intersection Dec. 10
Posted on: December 9, 2020
2100 N. Packer Road to close Dec. 14-19 for railroad crossing replacement
Posted on: December 7, 2020
City passes “three-foot rule” to help increase pedestrian, bicycle safety at crosswalks
Posted on: December 2, 2020
City to modify stop sign locations in Woodland Heights Neighborhood beginning week of Nov. 30
Posted on: November 30, 2020
Intersection of Cherry Street and Kimbrough Avenue to close Nov. 12-14 for utility work
Posted on: November 6, 2020
Expect lane shifts and possible delays on Battlefield Road at Fremont Avenue Oct. 20-22
Posted on: October 20, 2020
Eastbound Cherry Street to close for roughly three months between Kimbrough Avenue and JQH Parkway
Posted on: October 16, 2020
New flashing beacon pedestrian signals now in operation at three neighborhood crosswalks
Posted on: October 7, 2020
UPDATE: Expect delays along National Avenue between Portland and University Street through Oct. 14
Posted on: October 12, 2020
Haseltine Road to close south of Division Street intersection Oct. 6-8
Posted on: October 5, 2020
Commercial Street to close between Robberson Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Oct. 5-7
Posted on: September 30, 2020
Expect delays along Fremont Avenue between Battlefield Road and Sunset Street Sept. 24-30
Posted on: September 23, 2020
Expect delays on eastbound Battlefield Road at the Fremont Intersection through Sept. 18
Posted on: September 17, 2020
City seeks public comment on upcoming Galloway Trail Reconstruction Project
Posted on: September 8, 2020
UPDATE: St. Louis Street to close overnight between N. Benton Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue Sept. 8
Posted on: September 2, 2020
Construction on Commercial Street Parking Lot and Alleyway Improvement Project to begin Aug. 24
Posted on: August 19, 2020
St. Louis Street to close overnight between N. Benton Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue Aug. 19
Posted on: August 17, 2020
Eastbound lane of Commercial Street to close between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue Aug. 6-12
Posted on: August 5, 2020
Expect lane closures at Kansas Expressway and Chestnut Expressway Intersection Aug. 4
Posted on: August 3, 2020
Expect delays on westbound Battlefield Road between Delaware Ave. and Fremont Ave. beginning Aug. 4
Posted on: July 30, 2020
Southbound lane of Fremont Avenue at Bradford Park closed Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday
Posted on: July 28, 2020
S. Lyon Avenue to close for five months between Lakewood Street and Library Center beginning July 29
Posted on: July 27, 2020
St. Louis Street to close overnight between Jefferson Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue July 22
Posted on: July 20, 2020
Haseltine Road to close at Division Street intersection July 20 - 27
Posted on: July 17, 2020
E. Monroe Terrace to close between Glenstone Avenue and Stewart Avenue July 7
Posted on: July 6, 2020
North Partnership Boulevard to close at railroad crossing July 7-11
Posted on: June 29, 2020
Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development to close June 29
Posted on: June 26, 2020
Battlefield and Fremont improvement project progresses with lane closures at Mall entrance
Posted on: June 16, 2020
Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to remain closed through June 26
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Northbound Boonville Avenue to close between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street June 12
Posted on: June 11, 2020
UPDATE: S. Lyon Avenue closure between Lakewood Street and Library Center drive delayed
Posted on: June 9, 2020
Traffic impacts expected for downtown Springfield Saturday
Posted on: June 5, 2020
Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to close beginning June 1
Posted on: May 29, 2020
Battlefield and Fremont improvement project underway with overnight closure starting at 10 p.m.
Posted on: May 20, 2020
Cherry Street to close between Kentwood Avenue and Fairway Avenue May 18
Posted on: May 14, 2020
Roadway resurfacing work in Downtown Springfield to begin April 17
Posted on: April 8, 2020
Intersection of Robberson Avenue and Blaine Street to close April 7-8
Posted on: April 6, 2020
Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to close beginning April 6
Posted on: April 2, 2020
Section of South Creek Greenway Trail to close between Campbell Avenue and Grant Avenue April 6-7
Posted on: April 2, 2020
Intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Republic Road closed for emergency water main repairs
Posted on: March 5, 2020
Lane shifts on Boonville Avenue between Central Street and Chestnut Expressway to begin March 5
Posted on: March 4, 2020
Lone Pine Avenue to close between Kirkwood Street and Seminole Street March 2-3
Posted on: February 28, 2020
Closure of Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to continue March 2-6
Posted on: February 27, 2020
Fremont Avenue to close in four phases between Grand Avenue and Sunshine Street beginning March 2
Posted on: February 26, 2020
Division Street to close between Jefferson Avenue and Clay Avenue Feb. 21-24
Posted on: February 18, 2020
Bennett Street closed between National Avenue and Fremont Avenue through 11:30 p.m.
Posted on: February 18, 2020
Construction near 505 E. St. Louis to require closure of Trafficway Street Feb. 25 - 28
Posted on: February 18, 2020
Closure of eastbound Trafficway Street west of John Q Hammons Parkway to continue through Feb. 21
Posted on: February 10, 2020
Utility work downtown along Jefferson Avenue to affect on-street parking stalls
Posted on: January 31, 2020
Cherry Street to close between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue Jan. 28 for utility work
Posted on: January 23, 2020
Downtown apartment building construction to impact traffic, parking near 505 E. St. Louis
Posted on: January 22, 2020
Utility work along Walnut Street downtown to affect on-street parking stalls
Posted on: January 10, 2020
Expect various closures on John Q Hammons Parkway between Trafficway and St. Louis Street Jan. 8-16
Posted on: January 7, 2020
Sherman Parkway to close at the BNSF railroad crossing at Phelps Street Dec. 2-20
Posted on: November 27, 2019
Traffic flow improvements at Fremont and Independence completed in time to ease holiday congestion
Posted on: November 26, 2019
Expect delays along Battlefield Road between Stewart Avenue and Luster Avenue Nov. 13 - 26
Posted on: November 8, 2019
Irving Avenue to close to through traffic between Locust Street and Division Street Nov. 5
Posted on: November 4, 2019
4200 W. Junction Street to close Nov. 6-7 for railroad crossing maintenance
Posted on: November 4, 2019
Outside northbound lane of National Avenue to close between Meadowmere and Loren Nov. 3-5
Posted on: November 1, 2019
Expect lane shifts on Fremont Avenue, just north of Redrex Street, Oct. 28-30
Posted on: October 25, 2019
Luster Avenue to close between Raynell Street and Montclair Street Oct. 28
Posted on: October 25, 2019
Independence Street to close nightly at Fremont Avenue intersection Oct. 27 – Nov. 8
Posted on: October 24, 2019
UPDATE: Golden Avenue to close to through traffic between Atlantic Street and Thoman Street Oct. 23
Posted on: October 21, 2019
Benton Avenue to close between Tampa Street and Trafficway Street Oct. 21-25 for bridge repairs
Posted on: October 15, 2019
Six-week closure of Commercial Street between Division Street and Locust Street to begin Oct. 21
Posted on: October 15, 2019
Downtown College Station Car Park waterproofing maintenance begins Oct. 14
Posted on: October 11, 2019
UPDATE: Bennett Street closure between Oak Grove Avenue and Ventura Avenue cancelled
Posted on: October 9, 2019
AT&T to close various lanes impacting the Republic Road and Scenic Avenue intersection Oct. 8-9
Posted on: October 8, 2019
CU to begin second phase of electrical work along Fremont Avenue Oct. 7 to prep for roadway project
Posted on: October 3, 2019
Expect various lane closures at Grant Avenue and Grand Street Oct. 2
Posted on: October 1, 2019
Eastbound lane of Sunset Street to close immediately west of Fort Avenue Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Posted on: September 27, 2019
Division Street and Commercial Street intersection improvement project set to begin Oct. 3
Posted on: October 1, 2019
Resurfacing work to restrict traffic flow on Boonville Avenue south of Chestnut Expressway Sept. 27
Posted on: September 25, 2019
Left eastbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Lone Pine Avenue Sept. 26
Posted on: September 24, 2019
Closure of public parking lot at Campbell Avenue and Olive Street rescheduled for Oct. 16-17
Posted on: September 24, 2019
Expect lane closures along Republic Road between Kentwood Avenue and Weller Avenue Sept. 18
Posted on: September 17, 2019
Intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Kirkwood Street to close Sept. 17
Posted on: September 10, 2019
Right eastbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Lone Pine Avenue Sept. 9-11
Posted on: September 6, 2019
3700 E. Catalpa Street will close at the BNSF railroad crossing Sept. 9-10
Posted on: September 6, 2019
Grand Street to reduce to two lanes immediately east of the Grant Avenue intersection Sept. 4
Posted on: August 30, 2019
West lane of Jefferson Avenue to close immediately north of Grand Street intersection Sept. 3-5
Posted on: August 30, 2019
Eastbound lane of Sunset Street to close immediately west of the Fort Avenue intersection Sept. 4-6
Posted on: September 3, 2019
Intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Kirkwood Street to close overnight Aug. 28
Posted on: August 27, 2019
Primrose Widening Project Update: Kickapoo driveway access restricted beginning 8 a.m. Aug. 28
Posted on: August 26, 2019
Expect eastbound lane closures on East Battlefield Road near the Lone Pine Intersection Aug. 26-27
Posted on: August 23, 2019
Northbound lane of Kimbrough Avenue to close between Harrison Street and Cherry Street Aug. 21
Posted on: August 19, 2019
Right southbound lane of National Avenue to close between Elm Street and Cherry Street Aug. 19
Posted on: August 15, 2019
The intersection of Douglas Avenue and Hovey Street to close Aug. 17
Posted on: August 15, 2019
Westbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Moulder Avenue Aug. 21
Posted on: August 14, 2019
Primrose Street Widening Project expected to be complete in November
Posted on: August 12, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Jefferson Avenue to close immediately north of Primrose Street beginning 6 a.m. Aug. 12
Posted on: August 11, 2019
Westbound lane of Grand Street to remain closed between Grant and Missouri through Aug. 23
Posted on: August 8, 2019
Talmage Street to close between Kansas Expressway and Fort Avenue Aug. 12 for sewer maintenance
Posted on: August 8, 2019
Northbound lane of Kimbrough Avenue to close between Madison Street and Monroe Street Aug. 12
Posted on: August 8, 2019
Road closures for 2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival
Posted on: August 7, 2019
Westbound lane of Sunshine Street to close between Campbell Avenue and Wedgewood Avenue Aug. 6 & 7
Posted on: August 5, 2019
Primrose Street to close overnight between Jefferson Avenue and Miami Court Aug. 5 and 6
Posted on: August 5, 2019
UPDATED: Public Works’ Design Guide for Public Improvements changes to take effect October 1, 2019.
Posted on: August 2, 2019
Eastbound lane of Republic Road to close at the Scenic Avenue intersection Aug. 6-7
Posted on: July 31, 2019
Northbound lane of Grant Avenue to close between Commercial Street and Chase Street Aug. 5-9
Posted on: July 31, 2019
Southbound lane closure on Fremont Avenue between Deerfield Street and Erie Street July 30
Posted on: July 26, 2019
Division Street to close between Broadway Avenue and Grant Avenue July 25
Posted on: July 23, 2019
CANCELLED: East portion of Grand Street and Barnes Avenue intersection to close July 25
Posted on: July 23, 2019
Sewer work near National Avenue and Bennett Street to affect southbound lanes overnight July 25
Posted on: July 23, 2019
Northbound lane of National Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Linwood Street July 23
Posted on: July 22, 2019
Mt. Vernon Street to close between Laurel Avenue and Hilton Avenue July 23
Posted on: July 19, 2019
Northbound lane of Kansas Expressway to close between Kearney Street and Talmage Street July 21-26
Posted on: July 18, 2019
College Street to close to through traffic between Grant Avenue and Campbell Avenue July 17
Posted on: July 15, 2019
Northbound lane of Fulbright Avenue to close north of Kearney Street July 16-19
Posted on: July 15, 2019
Quarterly crosswalk assessment indicates 4% improvement
Posted on: July 10, 2019
Primrose Street between South and Kimbrough avenues to close for construction this weekend
Posted on: July 9, 2019
Single lane closure on Grant Avenue south of Grand Street Tuesday
Posted on: July 8, 2019
Mt. Vernon Street west of Kansas Expressway to close for three months
Posted on: July 1, 2019
Lane closure on East Division between National and Fremont Wednesday
Posted on: July 1, 2019
Lane closures near OTC campus Monday and Tuesday
Posted on: June 21, 2019
Downtown parking lot to close June 19-21
Posted on: June 17, 2019
Seminole Street to close from Clayton Avenue to Lone Pine Wednesday, June 19
Posted on: June 14, 2019
Right eastbound lane of Republic Road west of Weller Avenue to close Thursday
Posted on: June 12, 2019
East University Street from Meadowview to Estate open to local traffic only May 24, May 28-30
Posted on: May 23, 2019
Lane closures on South Kimbrough May 30-June 28
Posted on: May 23, 2019
Cherry Street between Barnes and Oak Grove to close through November
Posted on: May 20, 2019
St. Louis Street to close between Weller and Delaware Wednesday
Posted on: May 20, 2019
Overnight closures on Primrose Street west of Jefferson Avenue May 21-24
Posted on: May 17, 2019
Boonville Avenue to close between Olive and Water streets Monday, May 20 and overnight
Posted on: May 17, 2019
Overnight closures on Primrose Street at South Avenue May 14-17
Posted on: May 10, 2019
South Avenue north of Primrose Street to close May 8-15
Posted on: May 6, 2019
South Avenue south of Primrose to close
Posted on: May 1, 2019
4200 W. Junction St. to close May 2-7 for railroad crossing maintenance
Posted on: May 1, 2019
Grand Street east of Crutcher Avenue to close Monday-Wednesday next week
Posted on: April 24, 2019
Work for Primrose Street improvement project to begin Wednesday
Posted on: April 23, 2019
Grant Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street Jan. 10 - 21
Posted on: January 4, 2019
Jefferson Avenue to be reduced to one lane between McDaniel Street and Pershing Street Nov. 26-29
Posted on: November 21, 2018
Portland Street to close between Kickapoo Avenue and Rogers Avenue Nov. 27-30
Posted on: November 21, 2018
East portion of College Avenue and Kansas Expressway intersection to remain closed through Nov. 28
Posted on: November 27, 2018
Grant Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street Nov. 26 - Dec. 3
Posted on: November 20, 2018
West Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street Nov. 19-20
Posted on: November 16, 2018
Grant Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street Nov. 16 - 19
Posted on: November 15, 2018
2671 S. Patterson Ave. to close Nov. 7 for sewer main repairs
Posted on: November 2, 2018
2511 E. Edgewood Street to close Nov. 6 for sewer main repairs
Posted on: November 2, 2018
Southbound right turn lane at N. Partnership Blvd and Kearney Street to close Nov. 5-6
Posted on: October 31, 2018
Cairo Street to close between Glenstone Avenue and Kentwood Avenue Oct. 17-23
Posted on: October 16, 2018
Update: Closure at Division Street and BNSF railroad crossing extended through Oct. 31
Posted on: October 26, 2018
Northbound lane closure on Fort between Sunshine and University Thursday, Oct. 11
Posted on: October 10, 2018
Southbound lane of Park Central Square closed Thursday, Oct. 11
Posted on: October 10, 2018
Park Central East to close Aug. 22 for emergency stormwater repairs
Posted on: August 21, 2018
Intersection of Seminole Street and Nettleton Avenue to close for one month beginning Aug. 15
Posted on: August 14, 2018
Jefferson Avenue to close between Powell Street and Arrowhead Street Aug. 9-14
Posted on: August 9, 2018
Expect road closures, traffic delays downtown Thursday-Saturday during Route 66 Festival
Posted on: August 7, 2018
Mount Vernon Street to close between Miller Avenue and Casa Grande Avenue Aug. 2-9
Posted on: August 1, 2018
Kissick Avenue to close north of Springfield Lake Bridge July 22-23
Posted on: July 19, 2018
Expect various closures on Jefferson Avenue near the Walnut Lawn intersection July 23 - Aug. 3
Posted on: July 19, 2018
Southbound lane of National Avenue closed at Latoka Street intersection for water main break repair
Posted on: July 12, 2018
Miller Avenue to close between Mount Vernon Street and Madison Street July 16 - Aug. 15
Posted on: July 10, 2018
Grand Street to close just west of Delaware Avenue intersection July 9 - 12
Posted on: July 5, 2018
Scenic Avenue to close between Battlefield Road and Seminole Street July 9 - 20
Posted on: July 2, 2018
North Washington Avenue closed between Commercial Street and Chase Street for emergency repairs
Posted on: June 26, 2018
Mt. Vernon Street and Miller Avenue roadway improvement project to begin June 25
Posted on: June 18, 2018
Scenic Avenue Sidewalk Project to begin June 25
Posted on: June 18, 2018
Scenic Avenue to close south of Nathanael Greene Park entrance June 11 - 15
Posted on: June 5, 2018
Lombard Street to close to through traffic between Delaware Avenue and Pickwick Avenue June 5 - 15
Posted on: June 4, 2018
Expect delays westbound in 2100 block of West Republic Road through June 1
Posted on: May 31, 2018
East Trafficway Street to close between Waverly Avenue and Stewart Avenue June 4 - 29
Posted on: May 29, 2018
Mt. Vernon Street to close for ten weeks between Nolting Avenue and Laurel Avenue beginning May 29
Posted on: May 25, 2018
Ildereen Street closed at Campbell Avenue intersection through May 23
Posted on: May 14, 2018
Eastbound lane of east Sunshine Street to close overnight near Rogers Avenue intersection on May 14
Posted on: May 14, 2018
Holland Avenue at Glenwood Street to close May 10-14
Posted on: May 10, 2018
Public meeting for phase 4 of Republic Road Widening Project May 15
Posted on: May 9, 2018
Public Works releases March safety message
Posted on: February 29, 2016
Traffic shift on Republic Road next week
Posted on: November 27, 2015
Intersection of North Patterson and East Pythian to close Nov. 30 for stormwater improvements
Posted on: November 24, 2015
McDaniel Street between Patton and Campbell to close overnight Sunday, Nov. 22
Posted on: November 19, 2015
Charleston Avenue between Carleton and Briar to be closed Nov. 16-30 for stormwater improvements
Posted on: November 10, 2015
Intersection of Oak Grove Avenue and Catalpa Street to close for five weeks beginning Nov. 11
Posted on: November 4, 2015
Dedication for Battlefield Road and Highway 65 Diverging Diamond Intersection Thursday at 5 p.m.
Posted on: October 28, 2015
Intersection of Oak Grove Avenue and Catalpa Street to close Nov. 3
Posted on: October 28, 2015
Stormwater improvement construction begins Oct. 19 at North Patterson and East Pythian
Posted on: October 16, 2015
Swan Street at Campbell to be closed Oct. 19
Posted on: October 16, 2015
Traffic signal outages expected Oct. 15 at Campbell and Primrose intersection
Posted on: October 14, 2015
Republic Road between Lark Street and Parkcrest Avenue to close overnight Sept. 29
Posted on: September 29, 2015
Republic Road between Lark Street and Parkcrest Avenue to close overnight Sept. 28
Posted on: September 28, 2015
Kissick Avenue from Farm Road 188 to Crenshaw to close Sept. 16 for roadway repair
Posted on: September 15, 2015

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