MoDOT sidewalk upgrades begin in Branson West along Business 13
MoDOT has scheduled ADA sidewalk improvements along Business 13 in Branson West, changing the pedestrian infrastructure along the stretch between Marine Court and Eby Street.
The work was scheduled to begin July 20, 2026, in Stone County. MoDOT’s 2026 Southwest District Construction Guide lists the Branson West project as part of a broader sidewalk-upgrade program extending through several southwest Missouri counties.
What the project covers
The identified limits are Business 13 from Marine Court to Eby Street. The improvements are described as ADA sidewalk work, placing pedestrian access at the center of the project rather than describing a general roadway resurfacing effort.
For people walking along Business 13, the project has the potential to affect access through the work area. Residents, workers, customers and businesses near the corridor may also encounter construction-related changes as the improvements proceed. Drivers using Business 13 could be affected as well, although the approved sources do not provide an exact traffic-control plan.
A July 19 report from KY3 said the Stone County work was scheduled to start the following day and identified Branson West among the communities included in the sidewalk-upgrade effort. The available reporting does not independently confirm that construction was physically underway on Aug. 6.
What is not yet specified
The approved project information does not provide a construction cost, a completion date or details about lane restrictions, detours or other traffic controls. The project should not be described as complete, and no specific lane closure has been confirmed in the available sources.
MoDOT’s construction guide identifies the location and the project’s place in the 2026 Southwest District construction program, while KY3 provides the scheduled start date and broader community context. Neither source supplies a contract amount or a final timeline for completion.
Separate city hearing scheduled
Branson West also has a separate municipal matter on its calendar: a public hearing on Aug. 25, 2026, concerning an ordinance that would amend water and sewer rates.
That hearing is not part of the Business 13 sidewalk project. It is a separate scheduled city proceeding and should be considered independently by residents, property owners and businesses interested in local utility rates.
Sources
- 2026 Southwest District Construction Guide, Missouri Department of Transportation
- MoDOT sidewalk upgrades beginning in Stone County, KY3
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