Districts Impacted

Central
Counties Impacted
Laclede
Phelps
Route Impacted
44
Work Type
Corridor Upgrades
Planning Phase

MoDOT is planning pavement and interchange improvements on I-44 in Laclede and Phelps counties. In Laclede County, pavement improvements will span approximately 10.5 miles, focusing on replacing deteriorated pavement and rebuilding key sections of the driving surface between Missouri Route 133 and Route F (Exits 145 – 135). The goal of the project is to enhance drivability, improve safety, and address drainage needs along this section of I-44.

In Phelps County, improvements include rebuilding pavement and interchange improvements at Route V (Exit 189) in Rolla and at Missouri Route 68 (Exit 195) in St. James. These pavement and interchange improvements will enhance safety, improve pavement conditions, and support future traffic needs.

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Pulaski County I-44

Public Meetings

Two in-person public meetings are planned for members of the project team to provide information and answer questions from the community about planned corridor improvements on I-44 in Laclede, Phelps and Pulaski counties. There will be no formal presentation, so members of the public can come and go as they please during the advertised hours below. By participating and commenting, the public can help MoDOT determine what best serves the needs of the motorists who use the interstate on an average day, while being responsible stewards of available funding.  

  • Lebanon Forward 44 Public Meeting (focused on Laclede County improvements).
    • April 15, 5-7 p.m. at the Wallace Building, 325 Harwood Avenue, Lebanon.
  • Rolla Forward 44 Public Meeting (focused on Phelps/Pulaski County improvements).
    • April 29, 5-7 p.m. at Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm Street, Rolla.

Project Milestones

In Progress
Public Meetings and Comment Period

Two in-person public meetings are planned for members of the project team to provide information and answer questions from the community about planned corridor improvements on I-44 in Laclede, Phelps and Pulaski counties. There will be no formal presentation, so members of the public can come and go as they please during the advertised hours below. By participating and commenting, the public can help MoDOT determine what best serves the needs of the motorists who use the interstate on an average day, while being responsible stewards of available funding.  

  • Lebanon Forward 44 Public Meeting (focused on Laclede County improvements).
    • April 15, 5-7 p.m. at the Wallace Building, 325 Harwood Avenue, Lebanon.
  • Rolla Forward 44 Public Meeting (focused on Phelps/Pulaski County improvements).
    • April 29, 5-7 p.m. at Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm Street, Rolla.
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In Progress
Preliminary Design

Spring 2026.

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Design Complete

Summer 2026.

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Not Started
Construction begins.

Spring 2027.

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Not Started
Construction Completion

Fall 2028.

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