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Marshall is facing notable delays in paving work at the intersection of West College Drive and Saratoga Street, affecting local school traffic as classes resume next week. R and G Construction is overseeing the closed intersection, expecting it to remain inaccessible to motorists. With the start of school at Southview Elementary and Marshall Middle School approaching, construction crews are implementing safe crossing paths for students. The project is linked to a larger effort, including the construction of the Marshall Energy Center, aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and energy reliability.
Marshall is experiencing significant delays in paving work at the intersection of West College Drive and Saratoga Street, impacting local school traffic as classes resume next week. The intersection is currently closed to vehicle traffic to facilitate concrete paving activities, which began last week. R and G Construction, overseeing the work, anticipates that the intersection may not be open for motorists by the start of school on Wednesday, causing potential disruptions for families and students.
The construction zone is undergoing important utility and grading work as part of broader efforts that include building a roundabout near the National Guard Armory. Excavators are currently preparing trenches for utility line placements while crews continue to work on installing essential water and sewer lines. Access to the intersection will remain restricted starting Monday morning when concrete road surface work is scheduled to commence at 6:30 a.m. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes, as other crossings on Highway 19 remain open. Detours will be in effect on Lyon County Road 7 and Minnesota Highway 23, though some segments will still allow local traffic.
With classes at Southview Elementary and Marshall Middle School beginning on Wednesday, R and G Construction plans to implement safe crossing paths for students walking to and from school. To bolster safety as traffic patterns change, marked pathways with a hard surface will be made available at the intersection. Construction representatives are coordinating with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for students navigating the area.
R and G Construction is keeping lines of communication open with the Marshall Public Schools, and they will provide on-site assistance through a designated representative at the intersection to help children acclimate to the changes. Preparations are being made to integrate the intersection ends with existing street levels within one to two weeks, depending on weather conditions.
Beyond the immediate intersection work, the construction project is part of a larger initiative to build the new Marshall Energy Center, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 22. This ambitious $175 million project is a key component of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance’s “Building MO Power” initiative, designed to enhance the reliability of the electric grid and maintain affordable energy costs for the local community. The energy center will house four natural gas turbines, phased in to become operational by 2026 and concluding in 2029, and is projected to generate 134 megawatts in winter and 99 megawatts in summer, enough energy for three cities the size of Marshall.
The construction efforts around West College Drive are also paving the way for local infrastructure development and job creation, supporting the community’s ongoing vitality. As utility companies actively relocate lines within the construction zone, the overall timeline remains on track to improve traffic flow and accommodate future needs for residents and businesses alike.
Marshall residents and commuters are urged to remain vigilant of the construction updates and to plan their travel routes accordingly to minimize inconvenience during this busy transitional period as schools reopen and ongoing projects further develop the region’s infrastructure.
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- Marshall Independent: Construction Work Continues on Saratoga Intersection
- KOMU: Natural Gas Energy Facility Set to Break Ground in Marshall
- Marshall News: New Marshall Energy Center Celebrated with Groundbreaking Ceremony
- Wikipedia: Marshall, Missouri
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Marshall, Missouri
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