Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Traffic slowdowns/stops expected on I-49 south of Joplin


(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Slowdowns/Stops on I-49 South of Joplin for Permit Work Nov. 9-14

Where: I-49 between Newton County Route V and Missouri Route 175 south of Joplin in Newton County

When: 7 a.m.-11 a.m., Sunday, November 9; 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, November 10-14

What: Utility crews installing utility line over I-49. Missouri State Highway Patrol will slow or stop traffic on I-49 for up to 15 minutes at a time.








Traffic Impacts

On November 9, I-49 traffic slowed or stopped for up to 15 minutes between Newton County Route V and Missouri Route 175 south of Joplin Missouri Highway Patrol will slow or stop traffic on I-49

On November 10-14, north- and southbound I-49 reduced to one lane between Route V and Route 175 during daytime hours

All I-49 lanes OPEN at night

Drivers should expect delays along with crews and equipment working close to traffic








No signed detour

Drivers urged to find alternate routes to avoid the work zone

Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers approaching work zone

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

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

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