Project will improve 25 bridges at various locations in Jasper, Lawrence, Greene, Webster and Dallas counties. Nine bridges will be rehabilitated and 16 bridges replaced.
Districts Impacted
Project Facts:
- Improve 25 bridges at various locations in Jasper, Lawrence, Greene, Webster and Dallas counties
- Rehabilitate nine (9) bridges
- Replace 16 bridges
- Impacts seven (7) bridges on I-44, five (5) bridges over I-44 and 13 bridges on other state routes within 15 miles of I-44
- Bridges are experiencing deterioration and require increasing maintenance to keep them safe for travel
Construction: Spring 2022 to September 30, 2024
Estimated Total Project Cost: $43.2 million
Traffic Impacts:
- Lane closings and traffic shifts at bridges under construction on I-44
- At least one lane of I-44 open in each direction at all times
- Major delays expected at times
- When needed, I-44 traffic may be diverted to relief/detour routes
- Travelers will encounter road closures at bridges on supplementary routes
- Big trucks urged to find alternate routes
Project Goals:
- Deliver a safe project within the programmed budget of $43.2 million
- Maximize the number of locations to be addressed while providing quality structures
- Use innovation to reduce delay and minimize impacts to the public
- Deliver the project using a diverse workforce
- Complete the project on or before September 30, 2024
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Project Updates
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Nighttime Lane Reductions on I-44 Between MM 105-107 Beginning Week of Oct. 10
What: Eastbound and westbound inside I-44 lanes CLOSED between Mile Markers 105 and 107 in Webster County east of Marshfield
When: 7 p.m.-10 a.m., Sunday-Thursday beginning week of October 10
What: Contractor crews building crossover lanes in...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 174 Bridge Over I-44 CLOSED Overnight Aug. 31 for Bridge Work
Where: Missouri Route 174 over I-44 (Exit 49) in Lawrence County east of Mt. Vernon
When: 7 p.m.-7 a.m., Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1
What: Contractor crews working to paint bridge girders
Traffic Impacts:
- Both lanes of Route 174...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Missouri Route 174/I-44 Bridge Near Mt. Vernon OPEN to Traffic
Where: Missouri Route 174 bridge over I-44 east of Mt. Vernon
When: As of 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 30
Details: This bridge closed in mid-June while contractor crews replaced the bridge’s superstructure. Crews demolished the bridge deck/driving...
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Lawrence Co. Route V Bridge Over Williams Creek to CLOSE Week of Sept. 12 for Rehabilitation
Lawrence County – Contractor crews are set to CLOSE the Lawrence County Route V bridge over Williams Creek west of Mt. Vernon for up to 75 days beginning the week of September 12 to rehabilitate the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Missouri Route 37-Dry Branch Bridge Near Pierce City OPEN to Traffic
Where: Missouri Route 37 bridge over Dry Branch near Pierce City
When: As of 12:30 p.m., Friday, August 19
Details: This bridge closed in late May while contractor crews replaced the old bridge with a new, 28-foot-wide structure, which is...
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Route 96 Bridge Over Johnson Creek to CLOSE Week of Aug. 15 for Rehabilitation
Lawrence County – Contractor crews are set to CLOSE the Missouri Route 96 bridge over Johnson Creek west of Halltown until mid-December beginning the week of August 15 to rehabilitate the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Cre...
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Route 96 Bridge Over Turnback Creek to CLOSE Week of Aug. 15 for Rehabilitation
Lawrence County – Contractor crews are set to CLOSE the Missouri Route 96 bridge over Turnback Creek west of Halltown for up to 115 days beginning the week of August 15 to rehabilitate the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Cr...
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Route 96 Bridge Over Turnback Creek to CLOSE Week of July 18 for Rehabilitation
Lawrence County – Contractor crews are set to CLOSE the Missouri Route 96 bridge over Turnback Creek west of Halltown for up to 115 days beginning the week of July 18 to rehabilitate the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Crew...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-44 Traffic Diverted for Removal of Route 174 Bridge Beginning Week of June 13
Where: I-44 at Missouri Route 174 (Exit 49) in Lawrence County east of Mt. Vernon
When: 7 p.m.-7 a.m., Monday through Friday, June 13-17, June 20-24 & June 27-July 1
What: Contractor crews removing superstructure of current Route 174 bridge...
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Route 174 Bridge Over I-44 to CLOSE Week of June 13 to Replace Superstructure
Lawrence County – Contractor crews are set to CLOSE the Missouri Route 174 bridge over I-44 east of Mt. Vernon for up to 100 days the week of June 13 to replace the bridge’s superstructure, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Crews...