TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound I-44 Traffic Shifted to Eastbound Lanes Near Exit 6 Starting Week of Oct. 6

Where: Westbound I-44 at Exit 6 (Missouri Route 43/86) in Joplin

When: Beginning Sunday, October 6 for the duration of the project

What: Contractor crews will shift traffic head-to-head in the eastbound lanes of I-44 as part of a project to rehabilitate the westbound I-44/Missouri Route 43/86 (Main Street) bridge

Traffic impacts:

• I-44 traffic shifted head-to-head in the eastbound lanes east of Exit 6
• I-44 traffic returns to normal configuration west of Exit 6
• Route 43/86-to-eastbound I-44 on ramp CLOSED
• Route 43/86-to-westbound I-44 on ramp CLOSED
• Both I-44 off ramps at Exit 6 remain OPEN
• Drivers are urged to pay attention to message boards, signs and other traffic control measures to safely travel through the work zone
• Work on westbound Route 43/86 bridge will be done mostly during nighttime hours, 7 p.m.-7 a.m.
• Drivers on Missouri Route 43/86 can expect lane closures and traffic delays while contractor crews are removing bridge deck/driving surface overhead
• Watch for equipment and crews entering and exiting the 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 scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.