Counties Impacted
Greene
Webster
Route Impacted
44
Work Type
Corridor Upgrades
Planning Phase

Project Summary

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 at various locations and relocating the curve on eastbound I-44, 3.5 miles east of Route 125 in Strafford, to meet current interstate standards.

PROJECT TIMELINE

Virtual Public Meeting
February 26-March 8, 2024
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Public Meeting
Spring 2025 - TBA
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Construction
TBD
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Project Information

  • Rebuild and resurface pavement on westbound I-44 east of Missouri Route 125 in Strafford to just west of the Webster County Route B overpass (between mile markers 90.1 and 96.1)
  • Realign eastbound I-44 curve (mile marker 91.5) east of Missouri Route 125 near Strafford
  • Extend I-44 exit ramps:
    • Westbound I-44 ramp at Webster County Route B (mile marker 96)
    • Eastbound I-44 ramp at Missouri Route 38 in Marshfield (mile marker 100)
    • Eastbound I-44 ramp at Sampson Road (mile marker 107)
    • East and westbound I-44 ramp at Conway Rest Area (mile maker 111)
  • Estimated Total Cost: $50 million

 Traffic Impacts:

  • Lane closures on I-44 at times
  • Both lanes of I-44 Open during peak hours
  • I-44 exit ramp closures where crews are working
  • During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect delays

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Project Contacts

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Beth Schaller
Beth Schaller
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Ozarks Transportation Organization &
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments Areas:
Dallas, Polk, Webster, Greene, Dade, Lawrence,
Christian, Barry, Stone and Taney Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
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Kristi Bachman
Kristi Bachman
Title
Forward 44 Southwest Project Director
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info

Email: Kristi.Bachman@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 834-7171
Fax: (417) 895-7664