Work Continues on I-44 in Phelps County

Willow Springs -The Missouri Department of Transportation would like to remind everyone of the road construction that is taking place in Phelps County.Motorists can expect one-hour delays on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 8 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan their travels accordingly or use alternates routes during these hours.  

The alternate route for passenger cars coming from the Springfield/Branson area is Rte. J South to Rte. P East to Rte. T North to Newburg. The alternate route for commercial vehicles coming from the Springfield/Branson area is Rte. 28 West to Rte. 63 South to Rolla. For those traveling to the Lake of the Ozarks from St. Louis, take Route 50 to Route 54.

This two-mile project will realign I-44 and straighten the roadway between the Route D Exit (mile marker 172) and Sugar Tree Outer Road Exit (mile marker 176). This project will improve safety along I-44 at this location and bring the highway up to current design standards.

Citizens interested in these or other highway projects in the area should contact the Missouri Department of Transportation's district office in Willow Springs at 910 Springfield Road or by the toll-free Customer Service Center at (888) ASK MoDOT, (275-6636). Motorists may also check out MoDOT's website at www.modot.mo.gov to check out additional information.