JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Interstate 44 will narrow nightly for core drilling operations beginning next week. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will be obtaining core samples at various locations between Conway and Rolla.
Work is planned overnight, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, June 30 – July 22. Motorist can expect intermittent single-lane closures, both directions. Drivers should expect delays.
Core drilling allows for a detailed examination of the layers of roadway and supporting geology below the roadway surface. By studying the samples obtained in the cores, the project team can make more informed decisions on design and material elements for future work along I-44.
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. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.
For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:
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