David Drive Bridge over I-49 in Newton County to be reduced to one lane

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: David Dr./I-49 Bridge in Newton Co. Reduced to One Lane, Max Load Reduced March 11

Where: David Drive bridge over I-49 in Newton County north of Neosho

When: 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 11 until further notice

What: David Drive/I-49 bridge reduced to one (1) lane and maximum load permitted across the bridge is reduced to 40,000 pounds after bridge was struck by farm equipment Friday, March 7

Traffic Impacts

David Drive over I-49 reduced to one lane, all traffic shifted into westbound lane

Maximum load permitted over the bridge reduced to 40,000 pounds

Bridge will remain in this traffic configuration until repairs are complete

No signed detours

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the bridge

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

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