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All Four Lanes of New Chestnut Expressway Bridge to Open

After a delay due to weather, all four lanes of the new railroad bridge, two in each direction, on Chestnut Expressway west of Highway 65 will open to traffic Friday, April 6. 

The work, which started in June 2016, includes the bridge to move traffic over railroad tracks, new roads on each side of Chestnut Expressway to allow access to businesses and a new traffic signal at Ingram Mill and Chestnut Expressway. 

The $14.8 million project is a partnership of the city of  Springfield, Greene County, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad and the Missouri Department of Transportation. 

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.