MODOT plans dynamic message sign upgrade in Jasper, Newton, Lawrence, Greene counties

(From MODOT)

Dynamic Message Sign Upgrade Project Planned for Several Southwest Missouri Counties Beginning the Week of December 6

Southwest District – Drivers can expect shoulder closures and possible lane closures when a Dynamic Message Sign Upgrade project begins along I-44 in five (5) southwest Missouri counties and at various locations in Greene County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will upgrade the electrical components of the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), also known as the electronic message boards, that are found in the state right of way of several major state routes.

Here’s a look at the DMS sign locations:

I-44 in Newton County:

Eastbound at mile marker 1
Westbound at mile marker 5
Eastbound at mile marker 10

I-44 in Jasper County:

Eastbound at mile marker 17
Westbound at mile marker 17
Westbound at mile marker 20

Eastbound at mile marker 25

I-44 in Lawrence County:

Westbound at mile marker 39
Eastbound at mile marker 45

I-44 in Greene County:

Westbound at mile marker 61

I-44 in Webster County:

Eastbound at mile marker 74
Westbound at mile marker 78
Eastbound at mile marker 81
Eastbound at mile marker 110

Greene County:

U.S. Route 60 eastbound at Golden Avenue
U.S. Route 65 northbound at Sunshine Street
Campbell Avenue northbound at Plainview Road
Kansas Expressway northbound at Sunshine Street
Sunshine Street westbound at Glenstone Avenue

Traffic Impacts

Shoulders will be closed where crews are working
Possible lane closures where crews are working
Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule

Weather and/or scheduling delays will alter the work schedule.

Project background

Prime contractor: Capital Electric Line Builders, Riverside
Complete date: September 1, 2022
Total project cost: $ 214,525