Where: I-44 at Exit 6 (Missouri Route 43/86) in Joplin
When: As of Monday, December 9
What: Both westbound I-44 lanes OPEN at Route 43/86 (Hearnes Boulevard/Main Street) at Exit 6 until work to finish rehabilitation of bridge resumes in Spring 2025
Traffic impacts:
- Both westbound I-44 lanes OPEN over Route 43/86 (Hearnes Boulevard/Main Street) at Exit 6
- Median crossovers CLOSED until work to rehabilitate the bridge resumes in Spring 2025
- East- and westbound Route 43/86-to-I-44 on-ramps remain CLOSED
- Both I-44 off-ramps at Exit 6 OPEN
- Speed limit remains at 60 mph
- Drivers are urged to pay attention to message boards, signs and other traffic control measures to safely travel through the work zone
- 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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