Where: Eastbound I-44 CLOSED between Missouri Route 97 and Lawrence County Route H (Mile Markers 38-44) west of Mt. Vernon
When: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., Tuesday into Wednesday, Nov. 19-20
What: Contractor crews repairing eastbound I-44 bridge over Route H
Traffic Impacts:
- Eastbound I-44 traffic detoured onto Route 97, to the south I-44 outer road, to Route H back to I-44
- Drivers urged to avoid the area during the repairs
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the closure
Details: Work is taking place in an area where I-44 is reduced to one lane in each direction. The only option is to close the eastbound side to complete the emergency repairs. The Route H bridges are being replaced as part of the I-44 Project Bridge Rebuild work.
(Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule)
(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)
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