Expect Reduced Lanes, Traffic Delays on I-49 in Newton Co. for Bridge Repair Beginning Aug. 1

Newton County – Drivers should expect reduced lanes and traffic delays on southbound I-49 near Mile Marker 34.6 north of Neosho where contractor crews will be working to repair a bridge beginning Friday, August 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will be repairing the David Road bridge over I-49 which was struck by farm equipment back on March 7. David Road has been reduced to one lane over I-49 since the incident.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Drivers will encounter reduced lanes on southbound I-49 at Mile Marker 34.6 around the clock until repairs are completed
  • David Drive over I-49 is reduced to one lane with all traffic shifted into westbound lane around the clock until repairs are completed
  • Maximum load permitted on David Drive bridge is 40,000 pounds
  • Drivers should expect slowed traffic and delays on southbound I-49
  • Drivers are asked to be aware of crews and equipment working close to traffic on southbound I-49 and are encouraged to find alternate routes
  • No signed detours
  • 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.

Project Information:

  • Contractor: Built Right Construction LLC, Savanna, Okla.
  • Project Cost: $349,000
  • Project Completion Date: November 1, 2025 (however, contractor expects to be finished much earlier)

 

 

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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