Springfield – Those interested in a project to improve traffic flow along the I-44 corridor in Springfield are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, March 19, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at Crossway Baptist Church, 2900 N Barnes Ave, Springfield. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions.
Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits, get project information and leave comments by visiting www.modot.org/southwest.
For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.
Project highlights:
- Widening I-44 to 6 lanes between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65
- Build southbound Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) to eastbound I-44 flyover ramp
- Norton Road intersection improvements and underpass
- Replace the Melville Road bridge over I-44 (includes adding pedestrian facilities)
- Replace the following bridges carrying I-44 over city streets:
- Broadway Avenue Bridge
- Grant Avenue Bridge
- National Avenue Bridge
- Rehabilitate Route EE (Division Street) Bridge over I-44
- Build pedestrian underpass and trail improvements east of Grant Avenue
- Resurface I-44 between west of Missouri Route 266 (Chestnut Expressway) and east of Missouri Route 125
- Build a sound wall south of I-44 from the National Avenue bridge west, approximately 2,550 feet
Expected traffic impacts during construction:
- Lane Closures on I-44, Norton Road, Kansas Expressway & Route EE (Division Street) bridge
- Road and bridge closures for the following locations:
- Broadway Avenue Closed up to 140 days
- Grant Avenue Closed up to 140 days
- National Avenue Closed up to 140 days
- Route EE Bridge Closed up to 90 days
- Melville Road Bridge Closed up to 140 days
- I-44 will maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction, except for short duration closures during night time hours
- Narrowed lanes and traffic shifts on Route I-44
- I-44 exit ramp closures
- During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect delays
Construction for the following projects is scheduled to begin in 2025:
- Widening I-44 between Kansas Expressway and Route 65
- Melville Bridge Replacement
- Resurface I-44 west of Route 266 and east of Route 125
- I-44 Sound Wall
Construction for the following projects is scheduled to begin in 2027:
- I-44 and Kansas Expressway Interchange Improvements
- Route EE Bridge Rehab
The estimated project cost is $121.1 million.
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For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
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