TRAFFIC ALERT: All I-44 Lanes OPEN at Fidelity, Lane Closures on I-49 Under I-44 Bridge July 10-14

Where: All I-44 lanes in both directions at I-44/I-49 bridge (Exit 18) in Jasper County at Fidelity

When: All lanes OPEN to traffic as of 3 a.m., Monday, July 10

What: Contractor crews are painting girders under east- and westbound I-44 bridges. Expect periodic lane closures, slowed traffic on I-49/Missouri Route 59 under the I-44 bridges for the duration of the work, Monday-Friday, July 10-14.

Traffic Impacts:

  • All east- and westbound I-44 lanes OPEN to traffic
  • Periodic lane closures on I-49 under the I-44 bridges during nighttime hours (7 p.m.-7 a.m., Monday-Friday)
  • All I-49 lanes OPEN during daytime hours
  • The clover leaf ramps at the I-44/I-49 interchange (Exit 18) remain CLOSED for the duration of the repairs
  • No signed detours
  • Signs and message boards will alert traffic approaching the work zone
  • Drivers urged to consider alternate routes
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule. 

 


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