Reduced lanes, traffic delays expected on I-49 north of Neosho

(From MoDOT)

Expect Reduced Lanes, Traffic Delays on I-49 in Newton Co. for Bridge Repair Beginning Aug. 1

Drivers should expect reduced lanes and traffic delays on southbound I-49 near Mile Marker 34.6 north of Neosho where contractor crews will be working to repair a bridge beginning Friday, August 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will be repairing the David Road bridge over I-49 which was struck by farm equipment back on March 7. David Road has been reduced to one lane over I-49 since the incident.

Traffic Impacts

Drivers will encounter reduced lanes on southbound I-49 at Mile Marker 34.6 around the clock until repairs are completed

David Drive over I-49 is reduced to one lane with all traffic shifted into westbound lane around the clock until repairs are completed

Maximum load permitted on David Drive bridge is 40,000 pounds

Drivers should expect slowed traffic and delays on southbound I-49

Drivers are asked to be aware of crews and equipment working close to traffic on southbound I-49 and are encouraged to find alternate routes

No signed detours

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

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

Project Information

Contractor: Built Right Construction LLC, Savanna, Okla.
Project Cost: $349,000
Project Completion Date: November 1, 2025 (however, contractor expects to be finished much earlier)