Construction
Construction of the Renew Jordan Creek Phase I project began in late 2024 and is scheduled to last approximately two years with a completion date forecasted in late 2026. Local traffic and access to businesses, residences and parking will be maintained throughout construction. However, the public may be directed to access a property nearby the work zone from a certain direction for a period of time. Construction is expected to impact through traffic nearby the work site for a large portion of the project duration.
Construction Update - April 8, 2025
Renew Jordan Creek construction to impact Boonville, Campbell traffic starting in April
Upcoming road closures will impact traffic near the Renew Jordan Creek phase I construction zone in downtown Springfield, including a two-week closure of Boonville Avenue at the Water Street intersection and an anticipated six-month closure of Campbell Avenue between Water and Mill streets.
Upcoming traffic impacts include:
- Boonville Avenue at Water Street:
Boonville Avenue will close for two weeks at the Water Street intersection starting April 10 for City Utilities to construct a major water main connection beneath the intersection. Northbound traffic is advised to utilize Campbell Avenue to Mill Street to detour around the closure zone. Southbound traffic should utilize Jefferson Avenue to Olive Street. - Campbell Avenue between Olive and Phelps:
The right lane of Campbell Avenue will close between Olive and Phelps streets for two weeks April 11-25 for City Utilities gas and water relocation work. - Campbell Avenue:
Campbell Avenue is anticipated to close for approximately six months starting the week of April 28 for the construction of a new arch bridge over the Jordan Creek, box culvert improvements and major utility relocations. A primary detour route will be posted directing northbound through traffic on Campbell west on College Street, then north on Grant Avenue to Chestnut Expressway. A secondary detour route will direct traffic east on Olive Street, then north on Boonville Avenue.
Friday, Mar. 14
Groundbreaking: Phase 1 Project
Tentative Schedule of Next Steps to Construction
October/November 2024 - Continue Public Outreach
The project team will continue public outreach to downtown residents, business & property owners and stakeholders to continue to inform on the expected construction timeline and impacts.
October/November 2024 - Utility Work & Equipment Mobilization
City Utilities will conduct necessary utility work on Olive Street between Campbell and Patton Alley and along Water Street between Campbell & Boonville and Boonville & Jefferson.
November 2024 - GMP & SRF Loan to go before City Council
The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) provided by Branco and final agreements to utilize State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans expected to go before City Council.
January 2025 - Begin Major Construction
The project team expects to begin the first closure phases, including the full closure of Campbell Avenue in January to begin major construction on the project.
Spring 2025 – Estimated Begin of Long-term Campbell Closure Phase
Campbell Avenue will close to traffic for approximately one year between Water and Mill streets. Work will include the demolition of the existing Campbell Avenue bridge and removal of existing box culvert in the northwest quadrant of the project area. Construction of a new culvert bridge and construction of elements for temporary diversion of the flow of Jordan Creek will take place.
Fall 2025-Fall 2026 – Estimated Boonville Closure Phase
Anticipated to begin around the fall of 2025, Boonville Avenue will close to traffic between Water Street and Mill Street for the demolition of Boonville Avenue and Missouri State University east parking lot and installation of new box culvert, sanitary sewer system extension, creek diversion and Railroad Crossing work.
Late 2026 – Estimated Construction Completion
Oct. 21 Public Information Session
The project team hosted a public information session about the upcoming construction of Phase 1 of the Renew Jordan Creek daylighting project on Monday, Oct. 21.
Ongoing Area Business Outreach
The City is conducting outreach to area businesses who may be directly impacted by project construction. If you are a business or property owner who would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with the City, please contact Project Manager Kirkland Preston:
kpreston@springfieldmo.gov
417-864-1990