Where: Southbound U.S. Route 65-to-westbound I-44 CLOSED in Springfield (corrects ramp that is closed)
When: Around the clock Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27
What: Contractor crews are installing new pavement as part of the Forward 44: Springfield Improvements in Greene County project
Traffic Impacts:
- Southbound U.S. Route 65-to-westbound I-44 off ramp CLOSED around the clock March 16-27
- Westbound I-44-to-southbound Route 65 OPEN to traffic as of Sunday, March 15
- Eastbound I-44 and westbound I-44 left lane will be in a head-to-head configuration with a median separating the two directions of traffic
- Eastbound I-44 is Open in two 12-foot lanes
- Westbound I-44 is Open in two 11-foot lanes
- No signed detours; drivers are urged to find alternate routes
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers to work zones and inform the public when there are reduced speeds and traffic delays
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
Project Summary:
- Widening I-44 to 6 lanes between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65
- Replace the following bridges carrying I-44 over city streets:
- Broadway Avenue Bridge
- Grant Avenue Bridge
- National Avenue Bridge
- Build a pedestrian underpass and trail improvements east of Grant Avenue
- Resurface I-44 between west of Missouri Route 266 (Chestnut Expressway) and U.S. Route 160 (West Bypass)
- Build a sound wall south of I-44 from the National Avenue bridge west, approximately 2,550 feet
Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City
The awarded construction cost is $70.7 million, including $13.4 million in General Revenue funds provided by the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office.
To get project updates or sign up for project emails, visit https://www.modot.org/projects/forward-44-springfield-improvements.
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
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