Check out this program from the James River Basin Partnership.
Save Money with A Rebate for Septic Tank Pump-Out
Approximately 25% of Missouri homes rely on onsite wastewater treatment systems such as septic tanks. Routine 3–5-year septic pump-outs are imperative for home maintenance and septic tank longevity and health.
Sewage from improperly maintained septic systems creates a source of pollution that can contaminate groundwater as well as our local rivers and lakes. With a pump-out you can save money, reduce your family’s direct impact on our groundwater, and help maintain existing infrastructure.
The James River Basin Partnership (JRBP) has offered rebates for septic pump-outs through our “Fresh Flush” rebate program for several years. Once again this year, in conjunction with our community partners, City Utilities and Greene County, we are able to offer additional rebates up to $150 in certain areas of the James River watershed.
These rebates will help offset the cost of a septic tank pump-out with an approved pumper from a list provided with each application. To sign up for this rebate or inquire further, please contact Todd Wilkinson (417) 836-4847 or fill out the application form at www.jamesriverbasin.com/septic. To receive a rebate, homeowners must submit a rebate application prior to having their tanked pumped.
The James River Basin Partnership, formed in 1997, is an established Springfield, Missouri (501.c3) that works to educate the citizens of southwest Missouri and enhance our local watershed through various programs and education outreach.
Contact:
Todd Wilkinson, Project Manager – James River Basin Partnership (501.c3)
ToddWilkinson@JamesRiverBasin.com
(417) 836-4847
State Highway F CLOSED West of Niangua
State Hwy F CLOSED West of Niangua
January 2-4 For Pipe Replacement Work
Where/When: State Hwy F CLOSED west of Niangua
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- Between State Hwy M and Little Bowen Road
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 2
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- Between Valley View Road and Oak Grove Road
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8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday – Thursday, January 3-4
What: MoDOT crews replacing culverts underneath the road
Traffic Impacts:
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- State Highway F CLOSED west of Niangua:
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Between State Highway M and Little Bowen Road, January 2
Between Valley View Road and Oak Grove Road, January 3-4
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- Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the work zones, but will not be able to travel through the work zones
- Road will be open during nighttime hours
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
- Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
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Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
State Highway P in Webster County CLOSED Southeast of Marshfield
Office Closure
Resurfacing U.S. Route 60 at Night in Rogersville Beginning the Night of September 17
Rogersville – Drivers can expect nighttime lane closures and occasional traffic delays on U.S. Route 60 in Rogersville for a resurfacing project beginning the night of Sunday, September 17, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Route 60 will receive a new asphalt driving surface, edge line rumble strips, shoulder repairs, guardrail, and road markings in various locations. Crews will work nighttime hours of 8 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Sunday – Thursday. Resurfacing work will begin on westbound Route 60 west of Webster County Route V in Rogersville and work toward the east. When the westbound lanes are complete, crews will begin on the eastbound lanes.
Project Locations:
- Route 60 between west of Highland Springs Boulevard east of Springfield and west of Missouri Route 125 in Rogersville
- Route 60 between east of Route 125 in Rogersville and west of Webster County Route V in Rogersville
Traffic Impacts:
- Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are laying asphalt during nighttime hours
- Route 60 Open
- Drivers may encounter flaggers where crews are working
- All lanes will be open during daytime hours
- No signed detour
- Drivers should find alternate routes
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
- Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Information:
- Prime contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction, Mt. Vernon
- Total project cost: $3.1million
- Contract completion date: November 1, 2023
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
Road Closure – Grier Branch Road
Where: Grier Branch Road at the Greene/Webster county line.
When: August 15-August 31
What: Contract crews will be doing improvements to the Low Water Crossing. The road will be closed to through traffic near the crossing.
Traffic Impacts:
- Grier Branch Road will be closed to through traffic at near the low-water crossing.
- Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce their speed when traveling near work areas.
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes.
- Local residents will be able to get to driveway and entrances along the road
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
For more information, call the Webster County Road Department at 417-859-4544.
Pavement Sealing Work on Webster County Route CC RESCHEDULED to August 16-18
Where: Webster County Route CC between Rifle Range Road/Hubble Drive/Route 66 Trail in Marshfield and Webster County Line Road south of Conway
When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, August 16-18
What: Contractor crews will seal the existing driving surface as part of a Pavement Sealing Project along various routes in the Southwest District. A seal coat is not an alternative to an asphalt overlay, but is being used as an economical way to maintain and preserve the roadway. The treatments keep a road from deteriorating and will extend its life. This work was rescheduled from July 26-28, due to hot temperatures affecting the seal coat overlay application.
Traffic Impacts:
- Webster County Route CC between Rifle Range Road/Hubble Drive/Route 66 Trail in Marshfield and Webster County Line Road south of Conway reduced to one lane where contractor crews are working
- Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce their speed when traveling over recently-sealed sections of highways
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
- Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars directing them through the work zones. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zones or before entering the work zones from a side road.
- Local residents will be able to get to driveway and entrances along the road
- Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
MoDOT: Future Intersection Improvements Project at U.S. Route 60 in Seymour
Seymour, Webster County – Those interested to learn more about the U.S. Route 60 Intersection Improvements Project at Webster County Route C/Route K in Seymour are invited to a public meeting on Tuesday, March 21, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The public meeting is scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, at the Seymour Middle School Cafeteria, 501 E Clinton Ave, Seymour. The meeting will be come-and-go with NO FORMAL PRESENTATION planned. Those who attend can come at any time between 4:30 and 6 p.m.
Anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting can view the same exhibits at an online public meeting available at www.modot.org/southwest.
The project will build a new interchange at Route 60 and Routes C/K in Seymour and intersection improvements at Route 60 and Clinton Avenue on the westside of Seymour. Construction of the project is currently scheduled for 2027.
Here’s a look at the project:
- New interchange at U.S. Route 60 and Webster County Route C/K to improve safety and traffic flow
- Realign Route K to new interchange and improve Route K (Clinton Avenue)/Center Avenue intersection
- Construct Outer Roads for improved connectivity north of Route 60
- Construct eastbound Route 60 access ramps at Clinton Avenue
- Construct westbound Route 60 access ramps near Skyline Road
- Construct roundabout intersection of Loren Drive with westbound access ramps
- Remove 2 signalized intersections and crossovers: Route C/K and Clinton Avenue
- Remove 2 unsignalized intersections and crossovers: Skyline Drive and Lynch Drive
Traffic Impacts:
- Lane closures on Route 60 at times
- Narrowed lanes at times
- During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect occasional delays
- Crews and equipment close to traffic
- Temporary partial driveway and access disruptions
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project information:
- Total Estimated Construction Cost: $31.5million
- Project webpage and sign up for project updates: https://www.modot.org/us-60-intersection-improvements
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
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