Districts Impacted
PROJECT TIMELINE
4:30-6 p.m.
The Library Station, Santa Fe Community Room
2535 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65803
Project Information
- Replace the Melville Road (Farm Road 127) bridge over I-44 in Springfield
- The new bridge will be widened from 26 feet to 47 feet, 8 inches
- The new bridge will include an 8-foot multi-use path
Traffic Impacts
- Melville Road will be closed for up to 140 days during construction
- Norton Road will be closed for up to 4 weeks during construction
- I-44 will have a 2-day, weekend closure
- Signed detour: West Bypass (Route 160), Kearney Street (Route 744), Kansas Expressway (Route 13), Norton Road
Bridge Facts
- Bridge built in 1960
- Bridge carries 2,182 vehicles a day
- Old bridge 26 feet wide, 235 feet long
- Old bridge is posted with weight restrictions
NEWS RELEASES
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MoDOT: Forward 44: Melville Road Bridge Replacement Project in Springfield To Begin Monday, July 7
Springfield – A project to replace the Melville Road Bridge (Farm Road 127) over I-44 in Springfield is scheduled to start Monday, July 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The bridge replacement will require the Melville Road Bridge to...
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MoDOT: Forward 44: Melville Road Bridge Replacement Project in Springfield Focus of Public Meeting
Springfield – Those interested in the Melville Road Bridge Replacement Project over I-44 in Springfield are invited to a public meeting to discuss the traffic impacts during construction and project information on Tuesday, July 1, the Missouri...
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long will the Melville Road Bridge be closed?
The Melville Bridge will be closed for up to 140 days. The Bridge Closure will begin on Monday, July 7, 2025. A signed detour includes: West Bypass (Route 160), Kearney Street (Route 744), Kansas Expressway (Route 13), Norton Road.
How long will Norton Road be closed?
Norton Road will be closed at Melville Road for up to 4 weeks, Norton Road west of Melville Road for up to 2 weeks, and Norton Road east of Melville Road for up to 2 weeks.
How will the bridge closure affect I-44?
I-44 will be closed for up to two days during a weekend as crews remove the bridge structure. A signed detour includes U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway), U.S. Route 65, and I-44. A news release will be sent before the closure to notify the public, along with the placement of message boards. Sign up here to receive email alerts.
Project Contacts
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
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
Brad Gripka
Title
Springfield Resident Engineer
Department
Construction and Materials
Contact Info
Southwest District
Email: Donald.Gripka@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 895-6720
Southwest District
Email: Donald.Gripka@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 895-6720