POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — Several construction projects are set to begin this fall at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, affecting traffic, parking and access to parts of the campus. Some of the projects could last up to three years. Medical Center Director Kevin Bass said the upgrades will ultimately allow the facility to provide better services and care to veterans. Construction will take place in several areas across th…