GREENE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction for the Southwest I-44 Improvements Project, spanning from Newton County to Laclede County, as part of the multi-phase Forward 44 Program along the corridor.
WHEN AND WHERE
10 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026
Springfield I-44 - Mulroy Road/MO 744 (Exit 84) Overlooking I-44
Please check MoDOT’s social media channels for any weather‑related delays or event rescheduling.
For more information on the Forward 44 – Southwest I-44 Improvements Project, visit its webpage.
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