TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on Route 86 in Joplin Feb. 26-March 2

Where: On Missouri Route 86 (Hearnes Boulevard) between 44th Street and Newton County Route NN in Joplin

When: Work will happen in two phases

• Phase 1: 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, February 26-28
• Phase 2: 7 p.m.-6 a.m., Thursday-Saturday, February 29-March 2

What: Contractor crews installing guardrail in two locations

Traffic Impacts:

• Phase 1
  • One lane of Route 86 CLOSED during daytime hours where crews are working installing guardrail at either end of bridge over Shoal Creek
  • Drivers will encounter flaggers controlling traffic where crews are working
  • All lanes of Route 86 OPEN at night during Phase 1
  • Drivers should watch for crews and equipment close to traffic
  • No signed detours
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Drivers are urged to find alternate routes
• Phase 2
  • One lane of Route 86 CLOSED during nighttime hours in each direction where crews are working installing guardrail between 44th Street and 50th Street in Joplin
  • One lane of Route 86 will be OPEN at all times in each direction during Phase 2
  • All lanes of Route 86 will be OPEN during daytime hours during Phase 2
  • Drivers should watch for crews and equipment close to traffic
  • No signed detour
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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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