Expect Lane Reductions, Traffic Delays on I-44 for Pavement Repairs Beginning April 6

Jasper/Lawrence County - Drivers can expect traffic reduced to one lane and delays along I-44 in Jasper and Lawrence counties for pavement and bridge approach repair beginning the week of April 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The work is being done from approximately one (1) mile east of Missouri Route 37 near Sarcoxie in Jasper County to Lawrence County Route Z/O (Exit 58) near Halltown in Lawrence County.

Contractor crews will begin working on westbound I-44 with repairs to bridge approaches and expect to begin paving in early summer 2026.

The contractor will also add permanent pavement striping, rumble strips and guardrail in places as part of the project.

Traffic Impacts:

• Traffic reduced to one lane on I-44 where crews are working
• Work will be done during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Saturday
• All lanes will be open to traffic during daytime hours
• Drivers can expect some ramp closures at exits during paving operations
• Drivers should watch for equipment and construction crews working close to traffic
• No signed detours
• Drivers are urged to find alternate routes during the project
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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

Project Information:

• Prime Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia
• Project Cost - $14.4 million
• Contract Completion Date: November 1, 2026

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

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