Districts Impacted
Project will improve 25 bridges at various locations in Jasper, Lawrence, Greene, Webster and Dallas counties. Nine bridges will be rehabilitated and 16 bridges replaced.
Project Facts:
- Improve 25 bridges at various locations in Jasper, Lawrence, Greene, Webster and Dallas counties
- Rehabilitate nine (9) bridges
- Replace 16 bridges
- Impacts seven (7) bridges on I-44, five (5) bridges over I-44 and 13 bridges on other state routes within 15 miles of I-44
- Bridges are experiencing deterioration and require increasing maintenance to keep them safe for travel
Construction: Spring 2022 to September 30, 2024
Estimated Total Project Cost: $43.2 million
Traffic Impacts:
- Lane closings and traffic shifts at bridges under construction on I-44
- At least one lane of I-44 open in each direction at all times
- Major delays expected at times
- When needed, I-44 traffic may be diverted to relief/detour routes
- Travelers will encounter road closures at bridges on supplementary routes
- Big trucks urged to find alternate routes
Project Goals:
- Deliver a safe project within the programmed budget of $43.2 million
- Maximize the number of locations to be addressed while providing quality structures
- Use innovation to reduce delay and minimize impacts to the public
- Deliver the project using a diverse workforce
- Complete the project on or before September 30, 2024
Project Updates
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Route W to CLOSE North of Marshfield Week of June 3 to Replace Bridge
Webster County – Contractor crews will CLOSE Webster County Route W between Glade Road and Beach Road north of Marshfield for up to 59 days to replace a box bridge beginning the week of June 3, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Contract...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Rt. K/PP Bridge Over I-44 in Greene Co. CLOSED for Bridge Replacement Starting May 16
Where: Greene County Route K/PP bridge over I-44 west of Springfield at Exit 61
When: Thursday, May 16
Traffic Impacts:
- On May 16 Route K/PP bridge over I-44 CLOSED in preparation for bridge demolition, and will remain CLOSED for the duration of the...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Route B Bridge Over I-44 in Webster Co. OPEN to Traffic After Rehabilitation Project
Where: Webster County Route B bridge over I-44 west of Marshfield at Exit 96
When: As of 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 30
Details: This bridge closed when work to rehabilitate began the week of March 18. In addition, the contractor added new barrier...