I-44/I-49 interchange ramp at Fidelity closed overnight tonight beginning at 8 p.m.

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT

What: Ramps at the I-44/I-49 interchange (Mile Maker 18) in Fidelity CLOSED at times during nighttime hours for resurfacing. One ramp at a time closed where crews are working, all others remain open.

When: 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 to 6 a.m., Friday, Aug. 16

Traffic Impacts:

-Ramps closed where crews are working

-No signed detours

-Drivers urged to find alternate routes including the Range Line Road/I-44 interchange (Mile Marker 8), I-49/Missouri Route 249 interchange (Mile Marker 11), Prigmor Avenue/I-44 interchange (Mile Marker 13) and I-44/Missouri Route 66 interchange (Mile Marker 15)

-Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the ramp closings

Additional Information: 

The work on the ramps is part of a larger project to resurface I-44 between Range Line Road in Joplin and Missouri Route 37 near Sarcoxie (Mile Markers 8-26). Completion date for the resurfacing project is Sept. 30, 2019.

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)