SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -Construction of Springfield’s Renew Jordan Creek “daylighting” project is nearing the halfway mark as contractors prepare to shift traffic closures from Campbell Avenue to Boonville the week of Oct. 27.

The planned closure of Boonville Avenue between Water and Mill streets is expected to last eight months. Renew Jordan Creek is a transformative effort to restore the historic Jordan Creek as it flows through the heart of downtown Springfield. The Phase I project area is generally bordered on the east by Boonville Avenue, Water Street to the south, Main Avenue to the west, and Mill Street to the north. Construction for phase I of the project began in late 2024.

“The city’s Construction Manager, Branco, has made excellent progress so far despite s

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