MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

03/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/09/2026 13:31

TRAFFIC ALERT: Reduced Lanes & Delays on Route 171 in Jasper Co. North of Joplin March 16-27

Where: Missouri Route 171 between Missouri Route 96 and Maple Road in Jasper County north of Joplin

When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, March 16-27

What: MoDOT crews cleaning up right-of-way following brush- and tree clearing operation

Traffic Impacts:

  • Missouri Route 171 reduced to one lane where crews are working
  • Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
  • Drivers should watch for crews and equipment close to the road and should expect slowed traffic and delays
  • No signed detour
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the closure
  • Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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