TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reduction, Traffic Delays on Route TT (Newman Rd.) in Joplin Sept. 16-Oct. 31

Where: Jasper County Route TT (Newman Road) at Loop 49 (Range Line Road) in Joplin

When: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, September 16-October 31

Details: Contractor crews widening right turn lanes, installing new street lighting and signals

Traffic Impacts:

• Route TT (Newman Road) reduced to one at Loop 49 (Range Line Road)
• At least one lane of Route TT open at all times
• All Route TT lanes open during nighttime hours and weekends
• Drivers are urged to use caution as crews and equipment will be working close to traffic
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones
• No signed detours
• Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

This work is part of a project to make intersection improvements and install traffic signals and street lighting on Route 43 (Main Street) and Loop 43 (Range Line Road) in Joplin.

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