Forward 44 Projects

Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by Gov. Parson provided $20 million of General Revenue for an environmental study more than 250 miles of the I-44 corridor from the Oklahoma state line to the Franklin County/St Louis County line. This study is a critical step to preparing for future projects on I-44.  Once projects begin the planning phase they will be listed below as work progresses.

Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project

Since its original construction, I-44 has been a vital transportation corridor in Missouri, driving economic growth and prosperity. The 'Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project' is a Design-Build initiative that includes enhancements at...

Districts Impacted
Southwest
Counties Impacted
Newton
Jasper
Lawrence
+ 3 MORE
Route Impacted
44
Planning Phase

Forward 44: Springfield Improvements

The I-44 Corridor Upgrades in Greene County include pavement rebuild, lane widening, bridge replacement, a sound wall, pedestrian underpass, and resurfacing along the I-44 Corridor in the Springfield area to improve capacity between Kansas Expressway...

Districts Impacted
Southwest
Counties Impacted
Greene
Route Impacted
44
In Progress

Interstate 44 Corridor Upgrades in Greene and Webster Counties

To rebuild the six-mile stretch of concrete pavement on westbound I-44 from just west of the Route B interchange in Webster County to just east of the Route 125 interchange in Strafford. Increase safety by extending the I-44 deceleration exit ramps...

Districts Impacted
Southwest
Counties Impacted
Greene
Webster
Route Impacted
44
Planning Phase

Missouri Route 28 Bridge Rehabilitation over Interstate 44 in Pulaski County

The Missouri Route 28 bridge over I-44 in Pulaski County, at Exit 163 on the east side of St. Robert, was built in 1961 and carries more that 5,200 vehicles across its aging deck each day. While the supporting structures are in good condition, the...

Districts Impacted
Central
Counties Impacted
Pulaski
Route Impacted
28
Planning Phase