Construction
The City of Springfield solicited contractor bids in late summer, 2024 for construction of the long-anticipated first phase of the Renew Jordan Creek project. Pending approval of qualified bids and necessary permits, the project is expected to proceed to construction in November/December of 2024.
Construction 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.
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.
December 2024 - Begin Major Construction
The project team expects to begin the first closure phases, including the full closure of Campbell Avenue in December to begin major construction on the project.
Fall 2024 – Fall 2025 – Estimated 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