MoDOT Opens I-44 Lanes Near Cuba Two Weeks Early

The Missouri Department of Transportation has nearly completed repair work on eastbound I-44 at Cuba, Missouri. Crews opened westbound I-44 to two lanes over the weekend. One lane is open on eastbound I-44. The final lane on eastbound I-44 is expected to open on Wednesday, July 27. Work to resurface nine miles of I-44 near Cuba will be completed nearly two weeks ahead of schedule.

"MoDOT would like to thank everyone for their patience during this project. Although we understand the traveling public was inconvenienced while work was under way, we hope motorists are pleased with the nine miles of brand new concrete pavement and shoulders along I-44," said District Engineer Tom Stehn.

The contractor may have single lane closures during the week to finish miscellaneous work, but the closures will not affect weekend traffic.

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).