Utility work to cause traffic delays on I-49 in Jasper County

 

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Traffic Delays on I-49 in Jasper County Thursday, Jan. 19 for Utility Work

Where: I-49 in Jasper County between Route HH and I-44 near Carthage

When: For a short time between 1 a.m.-3 a.m., Thursday, January 19

What: Traffic slowed in both directions to allow contractor crews to work on a utility line over the interstate

Traffic Impacts

On ramps CLOSED in both directions at these locations:

Jasper County Route HH (Fir Road)-to-southbound I-49 (Exit 50) at Carthage

Southbound Missouri Route 571 (Grand Avenue)-to-southbound I-49 (Exit 50) at Carthage

Westbound I-44-to-northbound I-49 (Exit 18) at Fidelity

Eastbound I-44-to-northbound I-49 (Exit 18) at Fidelity

Law enforcement will slowly lead I-49 traffic through work zone

Drivers will experience delays while utility crews do their work

No signed detours

Signs and message boards will alert traffic approaching the work zone

Drivers urged to consider alternate routes

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

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