Districts Impacted
Project Summary
To rebuild the six-mile stretch of concrete pavement on westbound I-44 from just west of the Route B interchange in Webster County to just east of the Route 125 interchange in Strafford. Increase safety by extending the I-44 deceleration exit ramps at various locations and relocating the curve on eastbound I-44, 3.5 miles east of Route 125 in Strafford, to meet current interstate standards.
PROJECT TIMELINE
Project Information
- Rebuild and resurface pavement on westbound I-44 east of Missouri Route 125 in Strafford to just west of the Webster County Route B overpass (between mile markers 90.1 and 96.1)
- Realign eastbound I-44 curve (mile marker 91.5) east of Missouri Route 125 near Strafford
- Extend I-44 exit ramps:
- Westbound I-44 ramp at Webster County Route B (mile marker 96)
- Eastbound I-44 ramp at Missouri Route 38 in Marshfield (mile marker 100)
- Eastbound I-44 ramp at Sampson Road (mile marker 107)
- East and westbound I-44 ramp at Conway Rest Area (mile maker 111)
- Estimated Total Cost: $50 million
Traffic Impacts:
- Lane closures on I-44 at times
- Both lanes of I-44 Open during peak hours
- I-44 exit ramp closures where crews are working
- During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect delays
News Releases
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MoDOT: Plans to Rebuild and Resurfacing I-44 Near Strafford Focus of Virtual (Online) Public Meeting
Greene & Webster Counties– The public is invited to a virtual (online) public meeting starting Monday, February 26, to learn more about the I-44 Rebuild and Resurface Project near Strafford, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
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Project Contacts

Beth Schaller
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Ozarks Transportation Organization &
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments Areas:
Dallas, Polk, Webster, Greene, Dade, Lawrence,
Christian, Barry, Stone and Taney Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments Areas:
Dallas, Polk, Webster, Greene, Dade, Lawrence,
Christian, Barry, Stone and Taney Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120

Kristi Bachman
Title
Forward 44 Southwest Project Director
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Email: Kristi.Bachman@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 834-7171
Fax: (417) 895-7664
Email: Kristi.Bachman@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 834-7171
Fax: (417) 895-7664