Interstate 44 Resurfacing Project       

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Interstate 44 Sound Walls near Pacific

-Fact Sheet for Interstate 44 Sound Walls

-Criteria for a Sound Wall

-More Information on Sound Walls

-Qualified Sound Walls - Interstate 44 (Route 100 to west of Viaduct Street)

-Other Sound Study Areas - Interstate 44 (Route 100 to west of Viaduct Street)

-Other Sound Study Areas - Interstate 44 (Bourbeuse River to Route 100)

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the Gray Summit commuter parking lot to commemorate the project. Elected officials and partners of the project spoke at the ceremony with the media and public in attendance.

Why Does Interstate 44 between Pacific and the Route 100 (Washington) Exit Need Improvements?

The pavement in this area is in poor condition and needs to be resurfaced.

What Improvements on Interstate 44 Are Being Proposed?

Work consists of grading, drainage improvements, pavement replacement, a median closure and an additional lane added in both directions on Interstate 44 between Pacific and the Route 100 (Washington) exit. The Interstate 44 resurfacing project is among the 12 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects awarded in July 2009 by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for approximately $17.3 million dollars to Fred Weber, Incorporated.

“The intent of this funding is to put money into the economy and put people to work,” said MoDOT Director Pete Rahn.

“We’ve done everything we could from the first day to take advantage of the recovery act funding and help Missouri’s economy. The projects we are able to tackle with this additional revenue will also make our transportation system safer and more efficient,” added Rahn.

More information on the recovery act projects can be found at www.modot.org/readytogo.

 

How Will Traffic Be Impacted While Construction Is Under Way?  

Construction is expected to be complete by October 2010. Motorists can expect delays and periodic lane closures during the project.

Who Do I Contact For More Information?

• Contact MoDOT Project Manager Tim Schroeder at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Timothy.Schroeder@modot.mo.gov.

• Contact MoDOT Area Engineer Judy Wagner at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Judy.Wagner@modot.mo.gov.

• Contact MoDOT Community Relations Specialist Kara Price at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or email  Kara.Price@modot.mo.gov.

Interstate 44 between Gray Summit and the Route 100 (Washington) exit.