MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

10/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2026 14:44

REVISED: Various evening/overnight lane/ramp closures on I-49 for pavement work, ONGOING-Oct. 23

JACKSON/CASS COUNTIES - The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting various lane/ramp closures along northbound/southbound Interstate 49. All work is weather permitting. The following are revised work schedules due to weather impacts earlier in the week.

See below for traffic modifications:

REVISED: TONIGHT, Oct. 16th at 7:00 pm until Oct. 17th at 6:00 am AND Oct. 19th from 7:00 pm until Oct. 20th at 6:00 am

  • Crews will conduct a ramp closure SB I-49 to Mechanic St.
  • Crews will conduct a single lane closure on SB I-49 from MO 291 to Mechanic St.
  • Crews will conduct a single lane closure on NB I-49 from near Overpass Rd. to near Indian Springs Rd.

REVISED: Oct. 23rd at 7:00 pm until Oct. 25th at 6:00 am

  • Crews will conduct a 3-lane closure on NB I-49 between Blue Ridge Blvd and I-435.
  • Crews will close the on ramp from Blue Ridge Blvd to NB I-49.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

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