03/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2026 12:04
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Local crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to repair the right-hand (driving) lane of Interstate 44 around Exit 118 near Phillipsburg on Monday, March 23. For the safety of both motorists and roadway workers, both the eastbound on- and off-ramps at Exit 118 will close from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During the closure of the ramps, drivers will need to seek an alternate route.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
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