MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

09/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2026 09:42

TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramps CLOSED on I-44 in Lawrence & Greene Cos. for Guardrail Repair Sept. 2 & 3

When/Where:

  • 11 p.m., Wednesday, September 2 until 1 a.m., Thursday, September 3
    • Westbound I-44-to-Missouri Route 96 off-ramp (Exit 57) west of Halltown in Lawrence County
  • 1 a.m.-5 a.m., Thursday, September 3
    • Westbound Missouri Route 360 (James River Freeway)-to-westbound I-44 on-ramp near Springfield in Greene County

What: Contractor crews will repair guardrail

Traffic Impacts:

  • Westbound I-44-to-Missouri Route 96 off-ramp (Exit 57) CLOSED to traffic
  • Westbound Missouri Route 360 (James River Freeway)-to-westbound I-44 on-ramp CLOSED to traffic
  • No signed detours
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Drivers should find alternate routes
  • Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will 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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