Traffic delays, detours anticipated during resurfacing of MO Route 249/171 interchange bridges

(From MODOT)

Expect Bridge Closure, Lane Reductions on Route 249 in Jasper Co. Beginning Week of Sept. 19

Drivers will experience traffic delays and detours when contractor crews begin resurfacing three bridges at the Missouri Route 249/Missouri Route 171 interchange in Jasper County near Webb City beginning the week of September 19, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The contractor will overlay the bridge deck/driving surface of the three bridges with a new epoxy surface.

Traffic impacts

Northbound Route 249-to-northbound Route 171 bridge CLOSED for up to five consecutive weekends

Bridge CLOSED from 7 p.m., Friday to 6 a.m., Monday beginning Friday, September 23

Drivers will be directed along a signed detour of northbound Route 249-to-Jasper County Route HH-to-northbound Route 171

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the closed bridge

All lanes of the bridge OPEN to traffic during the week

Northbound Route 249-to-southbound Route 171 bridge over the Missouri & Northern Arkansas

Railroad reduced to one lane during nighttime hoursCrews working 7 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday-Friday beginning the week of September 26

Speed limit reduced to 60 mph where crews are working

No signed detour

Drivers urged to find alternate route

All lanes OPEN during daytime hours

Northbound Route 171-to-southbound Route 249 over Route 171 bridge reduced to one lane during nighttime hours

Crews working 7 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday-Friday beginning the week of September 26

Speed limit reduced to 60 mph where crews are working

No signed detour

Drivers urged to find alternate route

All lanes OPEN during daytime hours

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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

Project background

Prime Contractor: RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc., Livonia, Mich.

Completion Date: November 1, 2022
Total project cost: $426,000