Westbound I-44 to Northbound I-49 ramp in Fidelity open to traffic

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound I-44-to-Northbound I-49 Ramp (Exit 18) in Fidelity OPEN to Traffic Sept. 21

What: Westbound I-44-to-northbound I-49 ramp (Exit 18) OPEN at Fidelity

When: As of 2 p.m., Friday, September 21

Details: The ramp closed in mid-August while the contractor widened and extended the length of the ramp and acceleration lane. In addition, contractor crews also installed guardrail, signs, street lighting and made drainage improvements at this location.

This work is part of the contract to resurface a section of I-44 and U.S. Route 166 in Newton and Jasper counties and paving the ramps at the Welcome Center on eastbound I-44 at Mile Marker 1.6.