TRAFFIC ALERT

TRAFFIC ALERT

CITY OF WILLARD

July 1, 2025

East and Westbound I-44 CLOSED between Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) and West Bypass (U.S. Route 160) in Springfield, July 11-14

 

Where: East and westbound I-44 CLOSED between Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) and West Bypass (U.S. Route 160) in Springfield

 

When: 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, until at least 9 p.m. Saturday, July 12, but no later than 6 a.m. Monday, July 14. Once the bridge demolition and cleanup are complete, I-44 will reopen.

 

What: Contractors will CLOSE all east and westbound lanes of I-44 between Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) and West Bypass (U.S. Route 160) in Springfield as they demolish the Melville Road bridge over I-44. The Melville Road bridge will be CLOSED beginning Monday, July 7, for up to 140 days as crews work to replace the bridge. This work is part of the Forward 44: Melville Road Bridge Replacement Project.

 

Traffic Impacts:

  • All lanes of east and westbound I-44 CLOSED between Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) and West Bypass (U.S. Route 160) in Springfield

  • I-44 detour routes include: U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway), U.S. Route 65

  • Westbound I-44 to Kansas Expressway (Route 13) exit ramp Open

  • Kansas Expressway (Route 13) to eastbound I-44 on ramp Open

  • Eastbound I-44 to West Bypass (Route 160) exit ramp Open

  • West Bypass (Route 160) to westbound I-44 on ramp Open

  • Melville Road (Farm Road 127) Bridge over I-44 CLOSED beginning July 7 for up to 140 days

  • Melville Road detour routes include: West Bypass (Route 160), Kearney Street (Route 744), Kansas Expressway (Route 13), Norton Road

  • Drivers will have access to entrances at either end of the Melville Road bridge, but will not be able to drive through the work zone

  • Norton Road Open

  • Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule

  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts

 

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

 

To get project updates or sign up for project emails, visit: https://www.modot.org/melville44