Expect nighttime lane closures on 7th Street in Joplin starting next week

Where: Missouri Route 66 (7^th Street) in Joplin between Maiden Lane and Loop 49 (Range Line Road)

When: Nightly 7 p.m.-7 a.m., Monday-Friday, July 22-26

What: Contractor crews inspecting manholes.

Traffic Impacts:

• Expect lane closures on Missouri Route 66 (7^th Street) where crews are working
• At least one Route 66 (7^th Street) lane open in each direction
• Drivers may experience some delays
• Drivers are urged to use caution due to crews and equipment working close to traffic
• All Route 66 (7^th Street) lanes open to traffic during daytime hours
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zone
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• No signed detours
• Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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

Details: This work is in advance of a project to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety improvements along Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road). The project is anticipated to begin in 2025. For more information, go to the project page by clicking here.