This week we can expect traffic delays on Highway 65 between Ozark and Branson.

Wait time can be expected on Highway 65, between Christian County Route EE north of Saddlebrooke and Highway 76 north of Branson  thru December 9.

According to MoDOT, crews will be installing rumble strips, guardrails, and high friction surface treatments on Route 65

Here are the impact areas:

• Route 65 daytime lane Closures:
  • Southbound Route 65 lane Closures near Saddlebrooke for high friction surface treatment Monday – Thursday, December 5-8
    Route 65 passing lane Closures to install rumble strip Monday & Tuesday, December 5 & 6
• Route 65 nighttime lane Closures:
  • Southbound Route 65 lane Closures to install guardrail between Sawmill Road and Route A/BB intersection Monday – Friday, December 5-9
    Route 65 lane Closures near Saddlebrooke for high friction surface treatment Thursday-Friday, December 8-9
• Drivers may encounter flaggers directing traffic through the work zone where crews are working