MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

06/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2026 16:10

Westbound Interstate 44 to Remain CLOSED at Exit 11 for Extended Period

JASPER COUNTY - Due to an incident on the Oklahoma Turnpike, westbound Interstate 44 is CLOSED at mile marker 11 near the Missouri-Oklahoma state line for an extended and unknown duration. The Missouri Department of Transportation recommends all drivers seek an alternate route. The final opportunity to exit from westbound I-44 will be at Exit 11, where drivers can exit to the North (to MO 249) or South (to I-49).

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