IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The City of Springfield will close LeCompte Road to through traffic beginning Monday, June 30, 2025, as part of the LeCompte Road Improvements Project.
The closure will take place in two phases, with the road remaining closed to through traffic through December:
- Phase 1 – South Section (Division Street to Springfield Underground’s south entrance): Closed June 30 through mid-September
- Phase 2 – North Section (Springfield Underground to Kearney Street): Closure begins immediately after Phase 1 and will remain in effect through December, when the full project is expected to be completed
Division Street and Kearney Street will remain open to two-way traffic throughout construction.
Detour Information:
Motorists should use caution in work zones and follow all posted detour signage:
- During Phase 1 (South Section Closure): Access to Springfield Underground’s south entrance will be available via Kearney Street. The signed detour will guide traffic westbound on Division Street to U.S. Highway 65, north to Kearney Street and east to LeCompte Road.
- During Phase 2 (North Section Closure): Access to the Underground’s south entrance will shift to Division Street. Through traffic will continue to detour using the same Highway 65 and Kearney Street route to bypass the closure.
Project Overview:
LeCompte Road is a key industrial corridor east of U.S. Highway 65. Current infrastructure is no longer adequate to support growing traffic demands. Planned improvements will increase capacity, safety and long-term roadway durability. Project enhancements include:
- Upgrades to the LeCompte Road & Division Street intersection:
- Construction of a new eastbound left-turn lane
- Modification of the westbound left-turn lane
- Improved turning radii to accommodate large trucks
- Widening LeCompte Road from two lanes to three lanes
- Installation of curb and gutter, sidewalks and enclosed stormwater systems
- Utility relocations to support infrastructure expansion
- Asphalt pavement reconstruction and overlay
The LeCompte Road Improvements Project construction is estimated to cost about $3.2 Million and will be funded through the Economic Development Administration, State Funds and private partnership. The project is part of the City’s long-range transportation plan to support economic development and industrial growth in the area.
JD Wallace Contracting LLC serves as the contractor for the LeCompte Road Improvements project. This work is a key component of a broader transportation infrastructure initiative that includes the Eastgate Avenue Extension. That project, currently in the preliminary grading phase, will extend Eastgate Avenue north of Division and connect it eastward to LeCompte Road near Springfield Underground’s south entrance. The Eastgate Extension is anticipated to be completed by Winter 2025.
Future Shared-Use Path:
Following roadway construction, a shared-use path will be built along Eastgate Avenue and LeCompte Road, stretching from Division Street to the BNSF Railroad tracks. Funded by the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), the path will enhance access for pedestrians and cyclists and was designed by Crawford, Murphy & Tilly and Olsson.
Learn more about improvements to LeCompte Road and the Eastgate Avenue Extension
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