Segments of I-49 in Joplin to be closed for concrete pavement replacement

(From MODOT)

Jasper/Newton Counties – Segments of I-49 will be CLOSED to traffic for up to 16 days at a time as a project to replace the concrete pavement between I-44 and a point south of Jasper County Route FF (32nd Street) in Joplin begins the week of April 5, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will remove and replace 1.4 miles of concrete pavement beginning in the southbound lanes. Both lanes of traffic will be closed in each direction ‘round the clock for up to 16 days. 

When that work is complete, the southbound lanes will be reopened to traffic and crews will move to the northbound lanes. Both northbound lanes will be closed ‘round the clock for up to 16 days while the old pavement is removed and replaced with new concrete.

Traffic Impacts

Phase 1:
All lanes of southbound I-49 CLOSED ’round the clock for up to 16 days for pavement replacement
All lanes of northbound I-49 open

Phase 2:
All lanes of northbound I-49 CLOSED ‘round the clock for up to 16 days for pavement replacement
All lanes of southbound I-49 open
Route FF (32nd Street) ramps will be CLOSED in the direction of the work being done
Expect increased travel times
Drivers will be directed to signed detour using Business Loop 49, I-44 and Missouri Route 59

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

Project Details:
Prime Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Columbia
Project completion date: August 1, 2021
Total project cost: $6.2 million