Traffic delays expected as I-44 reduced to two-lene traffic in Lawrence County next week

(From MODOT)

Drivers can expect traffic delays when I-44 is reduced to one lane in each direction and drivers are shifted head-to-head in the westbound lanes between Mile Markers 42 and 45 in Lawrence County beginning the week of July 29, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Traffic will be in this configuration for up to three months.

Contractor crews will begin work to replace the eastbound bridge over Lawrence County Route H as part of I-44 Project Bridge Rebuild.

Traffic Impacts:

-Major delays expected during high traffic volume times

-Only one lane open in each direction

-Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through the work zone

-Westbound on ramp at Route H will be CLOSED

-During major backups, I-44 traffic may be diverted using a signed detour

Drivers are urged to consider alternate routes during the project



Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

A separate one lane work zone for both eastbound and westbound drivers began today, July 24, between Mile Markers 48 and 49 to rehabilitate the bridges over Williams Creek east of Mount Vernon.

I-44 Project Bridge Rebuild will replace a total of 13 bridges and rehabilitate six more on I-44 between Sarcoxie and Halltown. The $36 million project is scheduled to be completed by December 15, 2021.