I-44 Down to One Lane in Each Direction, Shifted to Eastbound Side in Lawrence Co. Week of Sept. 17
What: I-44 reduced to one lane in each direction and shifted to eastbound side
Where: Between Sarcoxie and Stotts City (Mile Markers 33-38) in Lawrence County
When: Monday, Sept. 17
Why: Contractor crews rebuilding westbound lanes of I-44
Traffic Impacts:
- Major delays expected during high traffic volume times
- Only one lane open in each direction
- Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through the work zone
- During major backups, I-44 traffic will be diverted using a signed detour
- Drivers are urged to consider alternate routes during the project
- Project set for completion Dec. 15, 2018 (Traffic is expected back in its original lanes by the end of November)
Weather and/or unforeseen delays will alter the work schedule.
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