Jasper County – A project to repair and resurface the bridge decks/driving surfaces on Missouri Route 66/Missouri Route 249 and I-49/Shoal Creek bridges in Jasper County is scheduled to begin the week of September 2, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Here’s what drivers can expect when the project begins:
Traffic Impacts
- 8 p.m., Friday, September 6 through 6 a.m., Monday, September 9 – Route 66/Route 249 bridge in Duenweg CLOSED
- No signed detour, drivers are urged to find alternate routes
- Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the bridge but will not be able to travel through the work zone
- When work on Route 66 is complete, contractor crews will move to I-49/Shoal Creek bridges north of Missouri Route 175 (Gateway Drive) south of Joplin
- Drivers will encounter lane reductions in both directions and delays during peak traffic times
- At least one lane will be open in both directions on I-49 at all times
- No signed detours in either direction
- Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
In addition to the bridge deck/driving surface resurfacing and repair, the contractor will add permanent pavement striping.
Weather and/or unforeseen delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Information:
- Prime contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Springfield
- Total project cost: $1.04 million
- Contract completion date: November 1, 2025
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
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