TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-44 Reduced to One Lane for Bridge Deck Repair Feb. 14-16 in Newton Co.

Where: Eastbound I-44 at Mile Marker 0.2 near Exit 1 in Newton County

When: 6 p.m.-6 a.m., Friday-Sunday, February 14-16

What: Contractor crews repairing bridge deck/driving surface

Traffic Impacts:

  • Eastbound I-44 reduced to one lane where crews are working during nighttime hours
  • Traffic shifted into passing (left) lane
  • All I-44 lanes OPEN to traffic during daytime hours
  • No signed detours
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • 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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