New traffic pattern coming to I-44 east of Marshfield

Eastbound I-44 traffic will be split near mile marker 105.4 east of Marshfield while crews replace bridges over the Niangua River. Work will begin the week of May 8 and will remain in this pattern until the completion of the project, sometime in late November.

This work is part of a three-year project to improve 25 bridges within 15 miles of I-44 across the Southwest District. Of the 25 bridges in the project, known as the I-44 Corridor Bridge Bundle, seven are mainline I-44 bridges, five are I-44 overpass bridges and the remaining bridges are on adjacent routes over various features. 16 bridges will be replaced and nine bridges will receive major rehabilitation work.

Traffic Impacts:

• Eastbound I-44 traffic will be split east of Marshfield near Mile Marker 105.4
• The left lane will be shifted onto the westbound Niangua River bridge with the right lane remaining in place
• Westbound I-44 traffic will also maintain two lanes of traffic
• The contractor will make the traffic pattern change between 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 9 and 9 a.m., Wednesday, May 10
• Traffic will remain in this pattern until completion of the project, sometime in late November
• Drivers should expect slowed traffic, traffic delays
• Crews and large equipment near traffic
• Speed limit will be reduced to 60 mph through work zone
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
• Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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