Lane closures delays expected on Route 86 in Joplin

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on Route 86 in Joplin Feb. 26-March 2

Where: On Missouri Route 86 (Hearnes Boulevard) between 44th Street and Newton County Route NN in Joplin

When: Work will happen in two phasesPhase 1: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, February 26-28
Phase 2: 7 p.m.-6 a.m., Thursday-Saturday, February 29-March 2

What: Contractor crews installing guardrail in two locations

Traffic Impacts

Phase 1

One lane of Route 86 CLOSED during daytime hours where crews are working installing guardrail at either end of bridge over Shoal Creek

Drivers will encounter flaggers controlling traffic where crews are working

All lanes of Route 86 OPEN at night during Phase 1

Drivers should watch for crews and equipment close to traffic

No signed detours

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes

Phase 2

One lane of Route 86 CLOSED during nighttime hours in each direction where crews are working installing guardrail between 44th Street and 50th Street in Joplin

One lane of Route 86 will be OPEN at all times in each direction during Phase 2

All lanes of Route 86 will be OPEN during daytime hours during Phase 2

Drivers should watch for crews and equipment close to traffic

No signed detour

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

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

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