Districts Impacted
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.
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
Project Updates
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Traffic Delays on I-44 at Route K/PP (Exit 61) in Greene Co. July 16-17
Where: I-44 at Greene County Route K/PP bridge (Exit 61) west of Springfield where new bridge is being constructed
When: Between 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 16 and 7 a.m., Wednesday, July 17
What: I-44 traffic diverted up and over the ramps in both...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 39 Bridge Over Truitt Creek in Lawrence Co. OPEN to Traffic
Where: Lawrence County Route 39 bridge over Truitt Creek north of Mt. Vernon
When: As of 11:30 a.m., Friday, June 28
Details: The new bridge is one foot wider and 40 feet longer than the previous one. In addition, the contractor added new barrier...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Narrowed Ramps, Delays at WB I-44/Route K/PP Bridge (Exit 61) Beginning July 8
Where: Westbound I-44 on- and off ramps at Greene County Route K/PP (Exit 61) west of Springfield
When: Beginning Monday, July 8 for up to three weeks
What: Contractor crews will be working to tie in new pavement to the ends of the new bridge. Once...