Lane reduction scheduled on Westbound I-44/Route 43 Bridge in Joplin

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reduction on Westbound I-44/Route 43 Bridge in Joplin Jan. 15 & 16

Where: Westbound I-44/Missouri Route 43 (Hearnes Boulevard) bridge in Joplin at Mile Marker 6

8 p.m., Tuesday, January 14 until 6 a.m., Wednesday, January 15
8 p.m., Wednesday, January 15 until 6 a.m., Thursday, January 16

What: Contractor crews working to repair bridge deck/driving surface on westbound passing (left) lane of bridge

Traffic Impacts

Westbound I-44 reduced to one lane over Route 43 (Hearnes Boulevard) in Joplin at Mile Marker 6 during nighttime hours

All westbound I-44 lanes OPEN during daytime hours

All eastbound I-44 lanes OPEN at all times

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

No signed detour

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.