Expect lane, ramp closures on I-44 at Fidelity exit following crash

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane, Ramp Closures on I-44 Bridges in Jasper County at Exit 18


Jasper County – Drivers should expect closed ramps and reduced lanes on I-44 at Exit 18 in Fidelity following a crash at the overpass from now until repairs to the bridges are completed.

Traffic Impacts

The following ramps at Exit 18 are CLOSED:

Westbound I-44-to-southbound Missouri Route 59 off ramp

Northbound Missouri Route 59-to-westbound I-49 on ramp

Eastbound I-44-to-northbound I-49 off ramp

Southbound I-49-to-eastbound I-44 on ramp

Two westbound I-44 lanes OPEN at Exit 18

One eastbound I-44 lane OPEN at Exit 18

All southbound I-49/Missouri Route 59 lanes OPEN

Only one northbound Missouri Route 59/I-49 lane OPEN

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

No signed detour

Drivers urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes

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

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