Route 66 Bridge closed, I-49/Shoal Creek Bridge lane reductions set in Jasper County

(From MoDOT)

Route 66 Bridge CLOSED, I-49/Shoal Creek Bridge Lane Reductions in Jasper County

A project to repair and resurface the bridge decks/driving surfaces on Missouri Route 66/Missouri Route 249 and I-49/Shoal Creek bridges in Jasper County is scheduled to begin the week of September 2, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Here’s what drivers can expect when the project begins.

Traffic Impacts

8 p.m., Friday, September 6 through 6 a.m., Monday, September 9 – Route 66/Route 249 bridge in Duenweg CLOSED

No signed detour, drivers are urged to find alternate routes

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the bridge but will not be able to travel through the work zone

When work on Route 66 is complete, contractor crews will move to I-49/Shoal Creek bridges north of Missouri Route 175 (Gateway Drive) south of Joplin

Drivers will encounter lane reductions in both directions and delays during peak traffic times

At least one lane will be open in both directions on I-49 at all times

No signed detours in either direction

Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

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

In addition to the bridge deck/driving surface resurfacing and repair, the contractor will add permanent pavement striping.

Weather and/or unforeseen delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information

Prime contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Springfield
Total project cost: $1.04 million
Contract completion date: November 1, 2025