What: Southbound I-49 traffic shifted head-to-head in the northbound lanes between Mile Markers 135 & 137 in Bates County over the Missouri & Northern Arkansas (MNA) Railroad north of Butler while contractor crews work to replace the bridge deck/driving surface
When: Wednesday, July 5 and remaining in this pattern until work on the southbound bridge is completed
Traffic Impacts:
- I-49 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction with southbound traffic shifted head-to-head in the northbound lanes over MNA Railroad between Mile Markers 135 & 137 north of Butler
- Expect delays during high traffic volume times
- Only one lane open in each direction
- Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through the work zone
- Watch for equipment and crews entering and exiting the work zone
- No signed detours
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
- Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.
Details: When the southbound bridge is complete, work will stop for the winter and the traffic pattern will return to two OPEN lanes in each direction. The contractor plans to resume work on the northbound bridge beginning in the spring of 2024. At that time, traffic will be shifted head-to-head over the southbound bridge.
Project information:
- Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia
- Total project cost: $4 million
- Contract completion date: July 30, 2024
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
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