JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The right-hand (driving) lane of eastbound Interstate 44 will close tonight for pavement repairs. Winter weather has taken a toll on the pavement and repairs are planned tonight from Exit 185 at Route E in Rolla to just east of Exit 186 at U.S. Route 63. The lane is expected to close at 7 p.m. tonight, May 7, and reopen by 6 a.m. tomorrow, May 8.
The overnight closure will restrict access at the following eastbound exits:
- Exit 185
- Off-ramp from eastbound I-44 to Route E/Tim Bradley Way OPEN.
- On-ramp from Route E/Tim Bradley Way to eastbound I-44 CLOSED.
- Exit 186
- Off-ramp from eastbound I-44 to U.S. Route 63/Bishop Avenue CLOSED.
- On-ramp from U.S. Route 63/Bishop Avenue to eastbound I-44 CLOSED.
- All westbound exits in this area are expected to remain open.
All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
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