*** Correction***
Interstate 29 will be open at MM 9 (Tiffany Springs-North of KC) this weekend. An earlier version of this report was incorrect.
This week's highlights
Interstate 44's Exit 189 closes for up to 11 days.
August 16-26 - Affects parking - Love's Travel Plaza inaccessible from I-44.
US 65 South to reopen this weekend.
Northbound closures start after Labor Day.
I-255 - Jefferson Barracks Bridge - St. Louis
- Crews completed the work on eastbound lanes. All lanes are open to traffic.
Two I-435/I-70 Interchange ramps closed this weekend
, will be demolished soon.
All Missouri River crossings north of US 36
in St. Joseph remain closed due to flood.
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MM 67-84 -
Mound City
- Pavement work
Crews will close one lane in each direction in short sections as the interstate lanes receive a new surface
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MM 77-78
Pattonsburg
- Bridge Reconstruction
Full closure of Exit 78 overpass for bridge reconstruction.
I-35 traffic may be routed up/down the ramps through the project's completion in September 2019.
Exit 16 -
Kansas City Int'l Airport
- Mo. 152 Bridge Rebuild
I-35 traffic will have same-side access to Mo. 152 only, until a wider overpass bridge above I-35 is rebuilt.Expect occasional lane closures in the area.
The entire project will be complete in 2020.
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Interstate 44 Work Zones
MM 283-289 -
St. Louis, Mo
. - Lane Shifts and lane closures for bridge improvements.
Expect slower speeds and challenging conditions.
Consider I-64 as an alternate route.
MM 274-277
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Fenton
- West of I-44/I-270 junction -
One lane east and westbound closed through 2021 as Meramec River Bridge and surrounding area are rehabilitated.
Exit 189 -
Rolla
- All Ramps CLOSE
Aug 16 - 26
All exit ramps at Route V will close as the existing asphalt is removed and replaced with full-depth concrete. Following the pour, the concrete must cure and come to strength before the ramps can reopen.
THIS CLOSURE BLOCKS ACCESS TO THE LOVE'S TRAVEL PLAZA and its truck parking area. Please begin considering alternate rest locations now.
There will be nighttime lane closures for pavement repairs near the ramps as well.
MM 41-50 -
Mount Vernon
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Eastbound bridge replacement
Traffic is reduced to one lane in each direction, moving in a head-to-head pattern in the westbound lanes until mid-fall. Expect a 60 mph speed limit and possible delays during heavy traffic periods.
During major backups, traffic might be diverted onto a detour.
Currently,
eastbound
traffic remains reduced to one lane for a few miles following the head-to-head traffic location. Expect a slightly longer delay when eastbound.
Those traveling via an OSOW permit must not deviate from the prescribed route. Either contact MoDOT for a new route or pull off the interstate to wait out the backup.
Project website.
MM 7-4 -
Joplin
- Eastbound bridge rehabilitation
One lane open as bridge surface is rehabilitated, through mid-September.
Pavement work
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Much pavement work is done at night. Be prepared for workers close to active lanes, bright lights and reduced speeds.
MM 224-230 -
Sullivan
MM 145 - 156 -
Hazelgreen
- westbound lanes
MM 92-99 -
Marshfield
MM 9 - 18 -
East of Joplin
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MM 146-158 -
Archie/Harrisonville
- Pavement work
Crews will remove and replace surface pavement on southbound lane. Daily except Sunday. Expect a single lane and slow traffic through November.
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MM 99 - 101-
Jackson
- Bridge Maintenance
One lane closed in northbound lanes from Aug. 9-13.
MM 86 - 89 -
Kelso/Scott City
- Ramp/connection work
Crews will construct new interchange, ramps and connections to US 61 and Rte PP (Future I-55 Exit # 88) Expect intermittent 24 hour, lane closures, one lane open to traffic at all times NB and SB through December.
Exit 67-68 -
MIner
- Bridge Maintenance
Expect daytime lane closures of the southbound lanes. On Aug. 20, the exit ramp will close for paving.
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MM 233 -
St. Louis (West)
- Nighttime Bridge Painting
Two lanes closed in each direction near the I-70/I-270 interchange
MM 168 -
Mineola Hill
- Westbound Bridge Reconstruction
Expected completion in August 2020.
Two lanes, narrowed to 10' 9" with narrow shoulders, should be open most of the time. Speed limit of 60 mph.
For most of the project, two lanes will be available.
When possible, truck drivers, please use the right lane to climb the hill out of the valley and leave the left lane open for passenger vehicles. This will help keep traffic flowing and prevent delays all the way back to the entry of the work zone.
MM 38-53
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Odessa/Concordia
Daytime rock work will require occasional lane closures through November.
MM 3 - 10 -
Kansas City
- I-435/I-70 Interchange reconstruction
Expect slight delay. Replacement or rehab of several bridges, pavement upgrade and addition of a lane.
See below for important Chiefs' game day information.
Pavement work
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Much pavement work is done at night. Be prepared for workers close to active lanes, bright lights and reduced speeds.
MM 98 - 101 -
West of Boonville
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Nighttime pavement work
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Interstate 229 Work Zones
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MM 4 -
St. Joseph
- Ramp Closures at I-229 and US 36
Bridge joint repairs continue in an area that includes I-29, US 36 and Mo. Route 759.
Current ramp closures include:
- US 36 West to I-229 South
- I-229 North to US 36 East and West
- 8th/9th St. ramp to US 36 West
These three ramps are expected to reopen by August 27
New ramp closures:
- I-229 South to US 36 East - Aug 9 - 29
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Interstate 435 Work Zones
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MM 70-76 -
Kansas City
- I-435 South Loop Link
Replacement or rehab of several bridges, pavement upgrades and addition of a fifth lane in each direction. Expect lane closures and delays.Work continues through Spring 2020.
Project website
MM 74-75 -
Kansas City State Line Area
The left most lane of eastbound I-435 will close for up to 10 full days -
Fri, Aug 16 at 7 pm to early Monday, Aug. 26
from State Line Road to Holmes. This will
significantly impact rush hour
traffic. If possible, choose a different route.
When the work is complete, the lane layout - which has been split in a 2-lane/barrier/2-lane arrangement - will exist as four lanes without a split.
MM 63 - I-435 and I-70 Interchange -
Kansas City
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Saturday - Aug 24
- 1 pm to 9 pm - the following ramps will close temporarily:
- I-435 South to I-70 East
- I-435 North to I-70 West
Beginning
September 6
, these ramps will close for demolition.
This will require a FULL CLOSURE of I-70 the weekend of Sept. 6. Details will be released soon.
Please see the note regarding Chiefs' home game days below.
Bridge reconstruction and removal of I-70 left-hand exits.
This works involves various lane and ramp closures and will have impacts to traffic. Plan ahead or consider an alternate route.
Through December 2020.
Project website
MM 55-57 -
Kansas City
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I-435 at Missouri River
Bridge deck replacement, structure repair and reinforcement.. Expect single lane closures and slower traffic through 2021.
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Chiefs' game days likely to see delays at
I-70/I-435 construction area in Kansas City
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During the construction of the new I-435 and I-70 interchange, drivers will generally experience only slight delays. Exceptions are expected on Kansas City Chief home game days.
In addition to normal traffic, game days add vehicles carrying as many as 76,000 fans who begin arriving up to four hours before kickoff and tend to leave at the same time.
On the following days (times subject to change), MoDOT advises drivers to choose from one of many other alternate routes in the Kansas City metro area that connect with both I-70 and I-435.
Saturday, Aug. 24 -
7 pm start
Sunday, Sept. 22 -
12 noon start
Sunday, Oct. 6 -
7 pm start
Sunday, Oct. 13 -
12 noon start
Sunday, Oct 27 -
7 pm start
Sunday, Nov. 3 -
12 noon start
Sunday, Dec. 1 -
12 noon start
Sunday, Dec 15 -
12 noon start
Sunday, Dec. 29 -
12 noon start
Post-season games TBA -
Go Chiefs!
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Mo 34/74 - Emerson Bridge - Cape Girardeau
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Bridge expansion joint repair.
Bill Emerson Bridge
One lane traffic in each direction, moving in a head-to-head arrangement in the westbound lanes. Expect reduced speeds.
Repairs expected to last through October.
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US 24 - Salisbury - Chariton County
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Head-to-head traffic -
East of Salisbury
During the reconstruction of two bridges over the Little Fork of the East Chariton River, one lane will be open in each direction. The project is expected to be completed in Feb. 2020.
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US 60 - Monett - Barry County
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A large bridge deck replacement in
Monett
is expected to increase congestion and might cause delays.
STARTING AUG. 5
- US 60 is reduced to one lane in each direction and all traffic uses the eastbound lanes in a head-to-head arrangement through Thanksgiving, weather and other factors permitting. Expect lowered speed limits and some delay.
Through traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes such as Interstates 44 and 49.
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US 61 - Near Troy & in Cape Girardeau
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Twin bridge replacements near Troy, Mo..
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Traffic will share one of the bridges as both the north and south structures over the Cuivre River are replaced. Expect head-to-head traffic and slow speeds in the work zone. Completion expected December 2020.
Paving operations near
Cape Girardeau
between Mo. Rte 72 and I-55 in both directions. Work occurs at night. Be prepared for bright lights.
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US 63 - Several locations
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Between Jefferson City and Columbia
Seven bridges to be improved later this season
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One lane open in each direction at all times. Plan for delays, especially on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.
Bonne Femme Bridge
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ingle lane closure through August 24. Expect delays at peak traffic times.
Gans Creek and Turkey Creek Bridges
- northbound traffic will be limited to one lane on each bridge beginning Sept. 4.
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ALL SOUTHBOUND LANES of US 65 in Springfield open by Sat. Evening, Aug 17
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US 65 - Springfield to Ozark
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FINAL PHASE of US 65 rebuild in Springfield begins
Southbound closures end this weekend, Northbound closures start Sept 6.
- Project is ahead of schedule. One lane is now open between Sunshine and Battlefield for those making delivery/pickup in the very near area. Others advised to continue to use alternate routes.
- All Southbound lanes of US 65 in Springfield will OPEN by Saturday evening, Aug 17.
- August 17 - Sept. 6 - ALL LANES OF US 65 OPEN during Labor Day travel period.
- Sept 6 - 14 - All Northbound lanes of US 65 CLOSE between US 60 and Battlefield.
- Sept. 14 - 20 - All Northbound lanes of US 65 CLOSE between Battlefield and Sunshine. One lane open between US 60 and Battlefield.
- Sept. 20 - Nov. 1 - Nighttime single lane closures for shoulder, guardrail and striping work.
Alternates
: Between Aug. 4-22 and Sept 6-20 MoDOT recommends that through traffic choose one of the following routes
Travelers approaching via Interstate 44
Take Exit 69 (Mo 360) East to US 60 East to US 65 South
OR
Take Exit 88 (Mo 125) South to US 60 West to US 65 South
Travelers already using US 65
Southbound: exit at I-44 and choose one of the above routes.
Northbound : exit at US 60 and use US 60 to connect with Mo 125 and I-44 or to connect with US 60 to Mo 360 and I-44.
Traveling the north-south routes through the City of Springfield could result in more extensive delays and stressful travel as multiple stoplights and at-grade intersections exist on those roads.
Evans Road (South of Lake Springfield) to Ozark -
Widen each direction to three lanes and resurface the existing lanes. Highest impact ends by September, crews present through December.
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Business US 71- Pavement Work
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Savannah -
One lane closed from I-29's Exit 53 through Savannah as crews repave. Daytime work, 7 am to 7 pm.
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South of Gower to MO 116 -
All lanes closed 24/7 through Sept. 20 for bridge reconstruction. Use alternate route.
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MISSOURI ROUTE 141 - St. Louis
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Bridge work near the I-44/Mo. Route 141 interchange
requires closure of two lanes of Mo. Rte 141 near the Meramec River and BNSF railroad bridge close each weekend through mid-August.
Interstate 270 is the nearest, best alternate route.
- August 9-11: Two northbound lanes of Route 141 close at 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 9. All lanes reopen by 10 a.m. Sun., Aug. 11.
- August 16-19: Two southbound lanes of Route 141 close at 7 p.m. Fri., Aug. 16. All lanes reopen by 5 a.m. Mon., Aug. 19.
Drivers will be able to access I-44 from Route 141 in both directions.
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Thank you for taking the time to learn where MoDOT crews and contractors are at work.
We appreciate the care you take to keep other travelers, yourself and our coworkers safe.
At the end of the day, we all have the same goal:Let's get where we're going, safely.
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MoDOT Motor Carrier Services - 1-866-831-6722 - ContactMCS@modot.mo.gov
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