I-49 south of Lamar to be reduced to one lane in each direction

(From MODOT)

I-49 Reduced to One Lane in Each Direction, Traffic Shifted Head-to-Head In Northbound Lanes between MM 70 & 74 Beginning Week of May 31

Drivers can expect traffic delays when I-49 is reduced to one lane in each direction and drivers are shifted head-to-head in the northbound lanes between 30th Road and Missouri Route 126 (mile markers 70-74) south of Lamar beginning the week of May 31, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Traffic will be in this configuration for up to four months.

Contractor crews will begin work to replace the southbound I-49 bridge over North Fork Spring.

Construction of the crossover lanes will begin the week of May 17. Traffic will be shifted to head-to-head configuration the week of May 31.

Traffic Impacts

Northbound and southbound I-49 left lane closures during installation of the crossover lanes the week of May 17

I-49 traffic shifted head-to-head in the northbound lanes between 30th Road and Missouri Route 126 (mile markers 70-74) south of Lamar

Expect delays during high traffic volume times

Only one lane open in each direction

Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through the work zone

Drivers are to consider alternate routes during the project

This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Project information

Contractor: Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. of Columbia.
Completion date: December 1, 2021 (Contractor plans to be completed by September)
Estimated total cost: $1.7 million