FRANKLIN COUNTY, MO. – Motorists who travel Interstate 44 in Franklin County should be aware of overnight closures on westbound Interstate 44 at Route D, scheduled by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Work is scheduled to begin the night of April 6, 2026.
Crews will work overnight to repair a bridge girder damaged by an oversized load in 2025. Closures will occur during the following times:
- Monday through Friday: 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
During most work nights, both westbound lanes of I-44 beneath the Route D bridge will be closed. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane then detoured up and over the exit ramps at Route D. As part of this repair, the Route D bridge over I-44 will also be closed overnight.
Drivers traveling westbound on I-44 should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, or seek alternate routes. Multiple detours will be in place to guide motorists safely through the area.
Eastbound I-44 and the eastbound on- and off-ramps at Route D are expected to remain open and unaffected, except for access across the Route D bridge during closure periods.
This work is expected to take approximately 6 to 8 weeks of overnight work to complete, weather permitting.
For real-time traffic updates, visit MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map or follow on social media.
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