Lane reductions delays expected during I-44/I-49 bridge repair work

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reductions, Delays on I-44/I-49 Bridge for Repair Work Beginning July 5

Where: I-44/I-49 bridge in Jasper County at Exit 18 in Fidelity

When: 7 p.m.-7 a.m., seven days a week, beginning July 5 through August 18

What: Contractor crews working to repair bridge struck by an oversized load on June 13

Traffic Impacts

I-44

Eastbound traffic will remain reduced to one lane until repairs to bridge are completed

Westbound traffic will experience occasional lane closures during repairs

At least one lane OPEN at all times in each direction

These ramps at Exit 18 CLOSED:

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

Northbound Missouri Route 59-to-westbound I-44 on ramp

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

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

I-49/Missouri Route 59:No traffic allowed under I-44 bridge when crews are working

Northbound Route 59 traffic diverted to eastbound I-44

Southbound I-49 traffic diverted to westbound I-44

All north- and southbound lanes of Missouri Route 59/I-49 will be OPEN during daytime hours

No signed detour

Speed limits reduced through the work zones

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

Drivers should find alternate routes

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

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