Westbound I-44 on ramp from Main Street in Joplin closed until August

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT
Westbound I-44 On Ramp from Main Street in Joplin (Exit 6) CLOSED Until August 1

Where: Ramp from Main Street (Missouri Route 43) to westbound I-44 in Joplin

When: ‘Round the clock beginning 6 a.m., Monday, March 25 until August 1

What: Ramp CLOSED due to safety concerns in bridge rehabilitation project work zone at Shoal Creek.

Traffic Impacts:

One westbound lane is closed at Mile Marker 6 while contractor crews rehabilitate bridge over Shoal Creek

Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes to avoid the construction and possible traffic delays

Once the both lanes of the westbound bridge are completed, contractor crews will move to the eastbound bridge, August 1

Motorists can expect significant traffic delays and a reduced speed limit of 60 mph through the work zone

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.