Springfield, Greene County – Drivers can expect crews and equipment close to traffic starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, when contractor crews begin a project to repair the I-44 bridges over Kearney Street (Route 744) in northwest Springfield, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
For the first two to three weeks, crews will repair bridge components underneath the bridges which are located at Mile Marker 75.2. No major traffic impacts are expected during this phase of the project.
The week of September 21, drivers can expect ‘round the clock lane closings on I-44 starting in the westbound direction.
Crews will work between Friday nights starting at 8 p.m. until as late as 6 a.m. on Thursday for up to four weeks.
Here’s a look at the project:
- Replace bridge components underneath the bridge and on the bridge deck or driving surface
- Repair a fire-damaged bridge wall on the westbound bridge
- Repair and seal fire-damaged bridge deck or driving surface on the westbound bridge
The fire damage to the westbound I-44 bridge occurred in December 2017 following a tractor trailer crash.
Weather and/or unforeseen issues could alter the work schedule.
The prime contractor on the project is Phillips Hardy of Boonville.
The estimated total project cost is $905,000.
The project will be completed by December 2018. (However, the contractor expects to complete the work by early November.)
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