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Daylight Jordan Creek

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Get ready for a breath of fresh air, because the Renew Jordan Creek project is underway! We’re talking more green space, sparkling creek views & a whole lotta “wow” for our little corner of the world.

But before we can all daydream creekside, we’ll have some changes to parking as construction impacts our area.

We’ve got you & your guests covered, though.

Latest Update

The next phase of the project will take place in MSU Lot 47 (efactory parking off of Boonville) from June 9, 2025 through October of 2026.

GOOD NEWS: The city is opening the former Meeks Lumber parking lot directly across from Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center to accommodate members, faculty, staff, students and guests.

Construction Timeline:

Phase 1 of the daylighting effort will construct a new open, naturalized channel along approximately 1,000 linear feet of Jordan Creek and will restore adjacent land as green space with native riparian plantings.

  • Starting May 20, 2024: Brick City Lots 45 – 46 closed for construction.
  • Starting Jan. 20, 2025: Water Street between Campbell Avenue & Boonville Avenue will be permanently closed and converted into a pedestrian plaza space connecting to the Ozark Greenway. 
  • March 14, 2025: Official groundbreaking ceremony.
  • Late April/Early May 2025 – Early 2026: Campbell Avenue will close to through northbound traffic between Water & Mill Streets. This closure is expected to last up to one year.
  • Spring 2025: Olive Street will close between Campbell & Patton. This closure should last approximately one month.
  • Starting June 2025: Lot 47 unavailable. Former Meeks Lumber parking lot will be available for parking.
  • Fall 2025/Spring 2026: Boonville will close to traffic between Water & Mill Streets. 

What is Renew Jordan Creek?

Envisioned to serve as an urban amenity within Springfield, the project will encourage private redevelopment in IDEA Commons.

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