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: I-44/Freistatt Branch Bridge West of Mt. Vernon OPEN to Traffic
Where: I-44 bridges over Freistatt Branch at Mile Marker 41 west of Mt. Vernon
When: As of Friday, May 26
Details: These bridges closed in mid-March while contractor crews rehabilitated the bridges. Crews replaced the bridge deck/driving...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: EB I-44/Niangua River Bridge Reduced to One Lane at MM 105.4 in Webster Co.
Where: Eastbound I-44 traffic over Niangua River at Mile Marker 105.4 in Webster County east of Marshfield
When: Beginning now until approximately midnight, Tuesday, May 23
Details: Drivers will encounter one lane of traffic on eastbound I-44...
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Project to Replace Westbound I-44/Pickerel Creek Bridge West of Springfield to Begin Week of May 15
Greene County – Contractor crews will work to replace the I-44 bridge over Pickerel Creek west of Springfield near Mile Marker 64.2 in Greene County when they begin building crossover lanes in the median starting the week of May 15, the Missouri...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: New Traffic Pattern on I-44 Near Mile Marker 105.4 Beginning Week of May 8
What: Eastbound I-44 traffic will be split near Mile Marker 105.4 east of Marshfield while crews replace bridges over the Niangua River
When: Beginning week of May 8 and remaining in this pattern until completion of the project, sometime in late...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: WB I-44 CLOSED Near MM 41 Due to Crash; Expect Delays; Seek Alternate Route
When: Now until further notice
Where: Westbound I-44 near Mile Marker 41 west of Mt. Vernon
What: Semi-truck rollover blocking both westbound lanes
Traffic Impacts:
- Westbound I-44 CLOSED near Mile Marker 41 while first responders work to...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: New Traffic Pattern Coming to I-44 Near Mile Marker 41 Beginning Week of April 24
What: Traffic will remain one lane in each direction, but will shift to outside lanes while crews replace bridges over Freistatt Branch
When: Beginning week of April 24 and remaining in this pattern until completion of the project, sometime in mid...
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Lane Reductions on I-44 Bridges at Freistatt Branch Beginning Week of March 15 for Rehabilitation
Lawrence County – I-44 traffic over Freistatt Branch west of Mt. Vernon near Mile Marker 41 in Lawrence County will be reduced to one lane in each direction for up to 90 days when contractor crews begin work to rehabilitate the bridges beginning the...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: I-44 Lane Reductions at Freistatt Branch Beginning Week of March 6 in Lawrence Co.
Where: I-44 over Freistatt Branch at Mile Marker 41 near Mt. Vernon in Lawrence County
When: 7 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday-Friday, March 6-14
What: Contractor crews installing scaffolding on the bridges ahead of work to rehabilitate the bridge decks...
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Lawrence Co. Route M Bridge Over Turnback Creek to CLOSE Beginning Week of March 6 for Replacement
Lawrence County – Contractor crews are set to CLOSE the Lawrence County Route M bridge over Turnback Creek northeast of Mt. Vernon beginning the week of March 6 to replace the bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Crews will...
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Occasional Lane Closures on EB I-44 as Bridge Replacement Project Begins Jan. 16 East of Marshfield
Webster County – Drivers should expect occasional lane closures on eastbound I-44 east of Marshfield as a project to replace bridges over the Niangua River and Sarah Branch in Webster County begins the week of January 16, the Missouri Department of...