TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on I-49/Rt 71 & Rt 90 in McDonald Co. Week of Aug. 23

When/Where:

• ‘Round the clock, Monday-Thursday, Aug. 23-26 at Missouri Route 90 bridge over I-49 west of Jane
• ‘Round the clock, Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 26-28 at I-49/U.S. Route 71 between McDonald County Route H and Wolf Den Road near Pineville

What: Contractor crews laying asphalt to tie in new I-49 to existing I-49 and Missouri Route 90

Traffic Impact:

• Between Aug. 23-26, Route 90 bridge over I-49 reduced to one lane between Goodin Hollow Road and Sumner Road near Pineville
• Drivers will be directed through the work zone with pilot cars. Drivers should wait for pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone.
• Between Aug. 26-28, I-49/Route 71 reduced to one lane between Route H and Wolf Den Road west of Jane
  • When contractor crews are working on northbound I-49/Route 71, left lane will be CLOSED between Goodin Hollow Road and Wolf Den Road
  • When contractor crews are working on southbound I-49/Route 71, right lane will be CLOSED between Route H and Wolf Den Road
• Speed limit through the work zone will be reduced to 60 mph
• Drivers are urged to find alternate route

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule. 

(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)

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