Springfield – A project to widen I-44 to six lanes, three lanes in each direction, between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65 in Springfield is scheduled to start the week of March 10, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Crews will begin installing work zone signs and other items the week of March 3 in preparation for the widening work.
The project will widen I-44 by adding a lane in each direction in the median between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65, resurface I-44 between west of Missouri Route 266 (Chestnut Expressway) and U.S. Route 160 (West Bypass) and replace three bridges over I-44.
I-44 lane closures are to begin in March. Traffic impacts, such as traffic shifts, will go into effect in Spring 2025. Traffic alerts will be sent out to alert the traveling public of future traffic impacts. To get project updates or sign up for project emails, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/interstate-44-corridor-upgrades-greene-county.
Project Summary:
- Widening I-44 to 6 lanes between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65
- Replace the following bridges carrying I-44 over city streets:
- Broadway Avenue Bridge
- Grant Avenue Bridge
- National Avenue Bridge
- Build pedestrian underpass and trail improvements east of Grant Avenue
- Resurface I-44 between west of Missouri Route 266 (Chestnut Expressway) and U.S. Route 160 (West Bypass)
- Build a sound wall south of I-44 from the National Avenue bridge west, approximately 2,550 feet
Traffic impacts on I-44:
- Narrowed lanes and traffic shifts on I-44
- I-44 will maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction, except for short-duration closures during nighttime hours
- I-44 ramp closures
- Broadway Avenue closed up to 140 days
- Grant Avenue closed up to 140 days
- National Avenue closed up to 140 days
- During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect delays
Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City
The awarded construction cost is $70.7 million, including $13.4 million in General Revenue funds provided by the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office.
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
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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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