February
10

On Monday, February 13, Gretna Road will be closed from the Highway 76 intersection north to Francis Street for the construction of underground utilities across Gretna as part of the Highway 76 Revitalization Program.
Northbound traffic on Gretna will be rerouted east on 76 to North Francis Street that runs north and intersects with Gretna. Only local traffic to businesses and residents on Gretna west of Francis Street will be allowed.
Visitors to The Titanic Museum will access the attraction from Highway 76 on the east side.
Weather permitting, this construction is expected to take four days to complete and will reopen to traffic on Friday, February 17.
Barriers will prevent entrance to north Gretna at Highway 76, and signs on north and south Gretna and east and west 76 will direct traffic to the Francis Street detour.
All underground construction in this Segment 3 of Branson’s 76 Revitalization Program is occurring in the region that extends approximately one-half mile from Presleys’ Theater to the Branson Ferris Wheel.
City of Branson officials expect the installation of a new waterline and underground utility conduits in this segment to be completed by the end of May.

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February
8

“The rebuild ” will cause detours for the I-44/65 Branson exit.

“U.S. Highway (Route) 65 between Branson and I-44 will undergo major renovation during the spring and fall of 2017,” said Preston Garrison, Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “A detour on I-44, at its intersection with Route 65, will impact Branson Travelers traveling north and south on Route 65 throughout the project,” he added.

Angela Eden, Senior Communications Specialist for the Southwest District of the Missouri Department of Transportation said that it’s a major $10.8 million project. It includes rebuilding the outside two lanes in each direction between Kearney and Sunshine Streets and other work.

While working on the lanes, Route 65 will be closed, one direction at a time, between Kearney and Sunshine Streets in Springfield. The south bound lanes will be open while the north bound lanes are under renovation and the reverse when the south bound lanes are being worked on. The official “signed detour” is I-44 to Route 360/60 (James River Freeway) at Exit #69 on I-44. Once on the James River Freeway, follow it east and exit onto Highway 65 south. Reverse the process when traveling to I-44 from Branson.

Garrison expects no impact for those traveling to and from the west on I-44. For them, “The James River Freeway,” at Exit 69, is an ideal route. Those coming from the east will have about 15 to 20 minutes added to one direction of their trip using the “signed detour.” Although there are alternative routes to the official “signed detour,” he advises their use only by those familiar with the area. Another advantage of the signed detour is it’s a clean shot from and to I-44 with no stop lights.

Andy Mueller, Assistant District Engineer for the Southwest District of the Missouri Department of Transportation said that once Route 65 “Closes” the contractor has up to 70 days to complete the repaving portion. Once construction starts on a lane they have 35 days to complete it. Route 65 must be open during the Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day holidays.

Work and lane closure schedules will not be available until mid-April to early May. Branson Tourism Center’s Garrison reminds Branson travelers that either the north or southbound lanes will always be open during construction. Conversely, whichever lanes are not open will be closed requiring use of the Detour.  The most current information on what lanes are open or closed will be available online at MoDot.Org. Signs on I-44 and Route 65 will also detail detour directions.

For more information, please feel free to call one of our Branson based Travel Planners at 1-866-593-9740. They’ll also answer questions about  Branson shows, hotels, and attractions. and help with making show, attraction, and lodging reservations. This can save you time and help to ensure that you get the best available show seats and lodging. There is no charge for this service and they are available daily, except Christmas Day, from 9:00 AM to 8.00 PM.

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February
6
logo Kay Dryden
kdryden@mountpleasant.com
Mount Pleasant Winery
417-336-9463
www.mountpleasant.com
3125 Green Mtn Drive
Branson, MO   65616

Need something Perfect to do for Valentine’s Day??!! … 

How about a Wine 101 class!!!!
We are holding a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Wine 101 class on Saturday, Feb 11th at 2pm.
So if it’s your Significant Other, Best Friend, Mom/Dad, Brother/Sister, or Child (21) … Bring them to our Wine class where they will learn about our wines while pairing them with different cheeses and chocolates!
This class is an hour long class and prior reservations are required.
Wine 101 is normally $15 per person but this special class is going to get in 2 people for the price of 1!!! You must be 21 to participate.

ALSO … Everyone that attends this class, will have their name entered into a drawing for a beautiful Valentine’s Day Basket. The drawing will take place at the end of the class. You really don’t want to miss this event!!!!
The class is at 2pm so you have plenty of time to go to dinner after the class.
Call Now to make your reservation!!!! 417-336-9463

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February
3

(Branson, Mo. 2/2/17)           Silver Dollar City Attractions in Branson, Missouri will hold a job fair Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, taking applications and interviewing for positions at Silver Dollar City, the Showboat Branson Belle and White Water.

The job fair will begin at 9 am each day at Red Gold Heritage Hall at Silver Dollar City. Appointments are encouraged and may be made by calling 417-338-8122, but walk-ins are welcome.

Silver Dollar City Attractions has multiple openings in more than 30 unique career paths. Applicants can check online for job listings at www.silverdollarcity.com and clicking on the “Careers” link at the bottom, and may apply online. Online applicants will be contacted with an interview appointment time.

Silver Dollar City Attractions provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

 

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February
2

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Officials of the Army Corps of Engineers urge boaters, dock owners and visitors at its White River Basin lakes to take extra safety measures because of low lake levels.  Cold weather has fueled demand for hydroelectricity from five Corps dams in the basin.  Below normal rainfall has reduced inflow into the lakes which has led to low lake levels.

Beaver, Table Rock, Greers Ferry, Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes are five to 10 feet below the tops of their conservation pools.  Levels are expected to continue to decline until there is sufficient rainfall to begin replenishing the lakes.

There is plenty of water for boating and other activities.  However, officials urge extra precautions.  Dock owners should monitor their docks closely and move them as needed to prevent them from being grounded.

For boaters, some launch ramps may be impaired.  Stay in main river channels, and give the shoreline a wide berth.  Some areas may harbor obstacles just below the surface such as land points, rock formations, tree stumps or other hazards and shallow spots that are usually deep under water.

Slow down, wear life jackets and use depth finders.  Check with local marinas about trouble spots.  Be especially careful at night.  Boaters are encouraged to stay on the side of the lake with bluffs since water is usually deeper there.  Gradually sloping shorelines can indicate shallow water depth.  A change in water color can indicate a change in depth.  Lighter color often indicates shallower water.

For more information about lake levels, log onto the Internet at www.swl.usace.army.mil and click “Water Levels.”

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