US 65 in Springfield between I-44 and James River Expressway to get barrier cables

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Jason Krebs

Springfield US 65 at Battlefield    I drive this stretch of Highway 65 every day to work.  Unfortunately, accidents are far too common here.  Within a week of the fatal car accident in the article, I saw the aftermath of another accident in the northbound lane coming off the Battlefield on ramp.  Even with emergency response vehicles in both lanes, I was passed by cars whose drivers were texting or putting on makeup.  

It is good to see MODOT taking steps to try to limit the possibility of these accidents .  While these motor vehicle accidents may not be able to be completely stopped the cross over wrecks and head on collisions can be substantially reduced.  Let's hope that MODOT extends this project to Branson.

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