State of Missouri

02/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/11/2026 10:10

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane Reductions, Ramp Closures at I-44 Exits 6 &…

Where: I-44 at Missouri Route 43/86 (Exit 6) and I-44 at Range Line Road (Exit 8)

When: 9 p.m.-5 a.m., Monday-Thursday, February 16-20

What: Contractor crews inspecting truss signs

Traffic Impacts:

  • Westbound I-44 at northbound Route 43/86 ramp (Exit 6)
    • Expect periodic lane reductions and/or ramp closures
    • All lanes OPEN during daytime hours
    • No signed detours
  • Northbound Route 86 south of I-44
    • Expect periodic lane reductions
    • All lanes OPEN during daytime hours
    • No signed detours
  • I-44 at Range Line Road (Exit 8)
    • Expect periodic lane reductions on I-44 and on Range Line Road in all directions
    • All lanes OPEN during daytime hours
    • No signed detours
  • Crews working at only one interchange at a time
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes
  • Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays 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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