October
12

The City of Branson Engineering Department will be closing one lane of traffic on Branson Landing Boulevard at the Roundabout near Cox Hospital on Tuesday, October 17 from 2:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. This lane closure will provide working space for a crane to place the 80′ Christmas tree on the main flagpole in the Roundabout landscaped area in preparation for its lighting on November 4 as part of Ozark Mountain Christmas. Barricades and detour signs will direct motorists and pedestrians safely through the lane closure at this location. Please be aware of temporary safety signage, watch for construction personnel, use an alternate route if possible and/or expect delays if traveling through the Roundabout.

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October
9

Due to the ongoing fire restoration at The Shoji Tabuchi Theatre in Branson, Missouri, The Shoji Tabuchi Family has announced today that they will be unable to re-open the theatre for the remaining 2017 season.

The Shoji Theater will be celebrating their 30th year anniversary and are so very excited and looking forward to performing again on stage at their theatre in the Spring of 2018!

We will be releasing our 2018 show schedule soon. Please check our websites shoji.com and christinalingotabuchi.com for our roadshow dates, as well as, all updates.

We want to thank everyone for all your continued support and understanding as the fire restoration is being completed.

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October
2

Branson’s Stockstill Park to Reopen

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The City of Branson’s Stockstill Park will reopen to the public on Friday, October 6. The park has been closed since May 27 after being heavily damaged by flood waters from nearby Roark Creek. The park has been affected by flooding four times over the past two years while City leaders continue to look for options for the park’s future.

“Two of those floods were this year. The first flood happened on April 29 and we were within days of reopening when it flooded again, wiping out all of our work. At this point, we knew something had to change,” stated Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Shook. According to Shook, frequent and repetitive flash flooding has caused over $600,000 in damages since 2002.

“Moving forward the park will emphasize access to natural elements like the creek and open green spaces for people to use. We are also improving our pavilions and adding more areas for people to picnic,” said Shook. “While it is still a work in progress, Stockstill Park is one of our most popular parks and we look forward to opening it back up for the community to use. A huge thank you to our staff and community volunteer groups that helped prepare the park to reopen” stated Shook.

To learn more about Branson Parks and Recreation activities, events, parks, or pavilion use, visit their website at www.bransonparksandrecreation.com

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September
26

Silver Dollar City is hosting the Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb to be held Saturday at Silver Dollar City’s Echo Hollow Amphitheatre 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 30, in remembrance of the New York City firefighters lost on 9-11-2001.

Participants will climb the stairs of the amphitheater multiple times for a total of 110 stories, the number of floors in the Twin Towers of New York City. The event benefits the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
and their families. Participants can register online at www.springfieldmemorialstairclimb.org.

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September
21

The Branson Public Works Department is working with Donelson Construction Company and Streetwise to perform maintenance on city streets over the next couple of weeks. The work will begin Monday, September 25th and end Sunday, October 8th, depending on the weather.

Work crews will remove and replace striping and resurface various city streets in Branson.

Affected streets include:

  • Green Mountain Drive – from Wildwood Drive to Highway 76
  • Oakwood Drive – South Drive to end of Oakwood Drive
  • Commerce Drive – Hwy. 248 to end of Commerce Drive
  • Aaron Way – Hwy. 165 to end of Aaron Way
  • Commerce Way – Buena Vista to Branson Commerce Parkway
  • Skaggs Road – west of Skaggs Roundabout to Hwy. 65 Bridge

The contractor performing striping removal will be working between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Most of the resurfacing construction will be done in the overnight hours to minimize delays that may be experienced by drivers navigating through these work zones.

Please be aware of temporary safety signage, watch for construction personnel working in the roadway, use an alternate route if possible, and expect delays if traveling through the work zones.

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August
2

At the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon, last week, at the Keeter Center, located on the campus of the College of the Ozarks; the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau marketing department rolled out plans for promoting the Christmas season this year.

The already amazing holiday season in Branson will be even better as the community transforms into “America’s Christmas Tree City.” With over 100 dazzling trees on display throughout the town – in addition to the many music shows, great shopping, family attractions, and wonderful dining – Branson will become an even more “tree-mendous” holiday destination!

“America’s Christmas Tree City” is the new tagline that will be used in Christmas promotional efforts added for yet another reason for guests to come to Branson in November & December.

Branson’s goal is to create a spectacular, one-of-a-kind holiday experience for our guests, while preserving an important tradition observed throughout the world. Ozark Mountain Christmas will be home to the most amazing, colorful, unique, and creative collection of Christmas Trees anywhere.

Branson has been recognized as one of the best Christmas destinations in America by NBC’s Today Show (Best Holiday Travel Deal,) USA Today, A&E Network, Travel Channel, and the Wall Street Journal.

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May
24

76 Revitalization Update

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The City of Branson has announced that all three lanes of West Highway 76 in Segment 3 of the 76 Revitalization Program will be open to traffic for the busy Memorial Day weekend.
For the past several months the city blocked off lanes of Highway 76 between Presleys’ Theater and the Branson Ferris Wheel (Segment 3) for underground utility and sidewalk construction as part of the revitalization. But starting Friday morning, all lanes will open for Memorial Day weekend that kicks off the summer tourism season.

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April
12


BRANSON, Mo. – The City of Branson is encouraging area residents to participate in its Annual Spring Cleanup Week, Monday April 17th thru Thursday, April 20th.

This annual service is provided as a courtesy to residents within the Branson city limits. During this clean-up residents can dispose of large unwanted items at no cost, including brush, limbs, old appliances, furniture and mattresses.

The City of Branson Public Works Department will pick up items on the following days, based on the ward you live in. Ward One will be picked up on Monday, Ward Two on Tuesday, Ward Three on Wednesday and all brush and limbs will be picked up in all three wards on Thursday.

Crews will not collect tires, batteries, televisions, computer monitors, bagged leaves or household hazardous waste products. All acceptable items must be place at the curb by 8 a.m. on each ward’s pickup day.

Additional Information:

Limbs and brush do not need to be bundled, but must be cut and stacked at the curb in manageable 4-foot to 6-foot piles. No more than one dump truck load of limbs and brush will be hauled from any one residence. City crews WILL NOT collect tires, batteries, televisions, computer monitors, bagged leaves or household hazardous waste products. Such items can be disposed at:

TIRES: Taney County Transfer Station – call (417) 336-6589
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS: Accepted year round at Branson Recycle Center, 601 Compton Drive, Branson, MO. Hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday, 7:00AM-2:00PM.
ELECTRONICS: Best Buy retail store in Branson Hills recycles household electronics. See “recycling” at www.bestbuy.com for details. Tantone Industries accepts all used electronics from home or businesses; small fee for TV or computer monitors with tubes, freezers or microwaves. Staples on Highway 248 in Branson also accepts household electronics. TVs and computers are accepted by Computer Recycling of Springfield for a small fee – call (417) 866-2588. Verify accepted items and operating hours online or by calling each center in advance.
BAGGED LEAVES: Green waste may be disposed at the Hansen’s Tree Service facilities in Reeds Spring or Ozark – call (417) 272-8733 for more information. Sunny Hills Garden Center in Kirbyville also accepts bagged leaves and other yard waste all year and may be contacted at (417) 339-4437.

For pickup of exceptionally heavy items like sofas or large appliances, residents are asked to contact Public Works at least 24 hours prior to their scheduled pickup day at (417) 243-2725 to dispatch a special truck for hauling large items.

Questions related to estate, garage and yard sales and Branson Municipal Code requirements may contact Planning & Development at (417) 337-8549.

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March
24

Center Turn Lanes are for turning only!

“From both a safety and a ‘bad experience’ perspective, it’s important that everyone traveling on Highway 76 use the Center Turn Lane properly,” said Preston Garrison, Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “Their purpose is to help drivers make a left turn from a lane. It’s a safe spot to wait while the oncoming traffic clears and allows the continued flow of following traffic. It’s not a driving, passing, or acceleration lane,” he added.

Garrison points out the Branson Police Department is stressing “the center lane of Highway 76 is to be used ONLY as a turn lane. A number of safety risks to pedestrians and construction workers are present, especially with construction crews working along Hwy 76. Motorists should be aware that driving in the center lane is against the law. Those found driving in the turn lane will be issued a ticket and fined.”

Here are some suggestions and guidelines for using the Center Turn Lane correctly:

Don’t pull into the lane until you are a short distance from the spot where you want to turn.

Once in the Center Turn Lane stop and wait for the traffic in the on-coming lane to clear.

Make a safe left turn.

You are in a risky safety and ticketing position if, while in the Center Turn Lane, you pass another vehicle, speed up, or drive past one of the marked turn locations.

“No one wants to have an accident or get a ticket, especially on vacation,” Garrison said. “Let’s avoid both by having patience, showing courtesy to other drivers, and using the Center Turn Lane properly. It’s a win-win!”

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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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