MoDOT: I-44 Corridor Improvements Project in Springfield Focus of Public Meetin…

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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