Districts Impacted
Purpose and Need
This is a project to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety improvements along Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road).
Pavement along the Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) corridor between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road) is in poor condition and needs to be replaced
Contractor will rebuild the pavement, bring sidewalks up to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and upgrade and replace several traffic signals along the corridor.
Project Milestones
4:30-6 p.m., Joplin City Council Chamber
602 S. Main St., Joplin MO 64801
Project Updates
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Project to Make Improvements Along Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin Focus of Public Meeting Nov. 7
Joplin – The public is invited to participate in an in-person public meeting to learn more about plans to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety improvements along Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin, the Missouri Department of...
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NOTICE OF OPEN-HOUSE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PAVEMENT, TRAFFIC FLOW, SAFETY AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON ROUTE 66 (7th STREET) FROM ROUTE P (SCHIFFERDECKER AVENUE) TO LOOP 49 (RANGE LINE ROAD) IN JASPER COUNTY, MISSOURI, IN THE CITY OF JOPLIN
Notice is hereby...
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Architectural Survey of 7th Street (Route 66) in Joplin Scheduled for July 11-15
Joplin – A consultant team will conduct an architectural survey along 7th Street (Missouri Route 66) between Schifferdecker Avenue (Route P) and Range Line Road (Business Loop 49) in Joplin from July 11-15, the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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Route 66 Improvements in Joplin Focus of Online Public Meeting June 12-26
Joplin – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input about a project for improvements along Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road) in Joplin during an...
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will customers be able to access my business during construction?
Yes, all residential and commercial entrances along the corridor will need to be reconstructed as part of the project. The contractor will work with individual businesses to ensure that access remains open to all businesses during business hours.
Will the speed limit along the corridor be reduced?
There are currently no plans to change the speed limits along the corridor.
Will efforts be made to improve traffic signal timing?
Yes. Part of the project involves interconnecting all traffic signals along the corridor so that they can communicate with each other to stay in sync.
Will any improvements be made to the storm drains as part of this project?
Yes, the project includes a complete evaluation and redesign of the drainage system. Storm drain grates will be moved out of the roadway.
Will bicycle lanes and/or shared-use paths be a part of this project?
Not at this time. The purpose of the project is to address the pavement that is in poor condition, traffic signals and upgrading existing sidewalks to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. We do not currently have right-of-way wide enough to accommodate the addition of bicycle lanes and shared-use paths. Acquiring the needed right of way would have substantial impacts to residences and businesses along the corridor. Bicycle lanes and shared-use paths may be considered as part of a future project.
Is there a plan to install landscaping or other aesthetics along the corridor?
No. MoDOT does not include landscaping or aesthetics in projects unless funded and maintained by a local entity. Local entities are encouraged to pursue landscaping and aesthetics though the Growing Together program.
Is there a plan to reduce the number of traffic lanes along the corridor?
No, the corridor currently carries more than 18,000 vehicles per day and is expected to grow to over 20,000 vehicles per day in the next 20 years. This is too much traffic to handle with one lane in each direction. This may be considered as part of a future project.
Is there a plan to address the bumps/dips at several side roads with the project?
Yes, all side road connections will be addressed as part of the project.
How can I ask a question or leave feedback about this project?
MoDOT will be hosting an in-person public meeting and a virtual (online) public meeting at times to be announced in the near future. You may attend the in-person meeting and ask your questions at that time or you may return to this website and fill out a feedback form found here. You also may send us an e-mail at swcr@modot.mo.gov or call us at (417) 895-7600.