Northbound I-49 On & Off Ramps CLOSED Between
Nevada & Rich Hill Beginning Oct. 3rd
Where: Northbound I-49 on and off ramps CLOSED between Nevada and Rich Hill in Vernon and Bates counties. Ramps will be closed individually and not all at the same time.
When: Between Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 11
Details: The northbound I-49 on and off ramps CLOSED for safety reasons while contractor crews remove the current I-49 asphalt driving surface and replace it with a new one. Northbound I-49 ramps will be closed individually and not all at the same time. This is part of a resurfacing project on I-49 in Bates and Vernon counties.
Traffic Impacts:Northbound I-49 on and off ramps CLOSED individually and not all at the same time
At least one lane of I-49 will be OPEN in each direction at all times
Contractor crews will be working during daytime hours, 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Speed limit reduced to 60 mph where crews are working
Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
No signed detours
Drivers should find alternate routes around the work zone
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Information
Prime contractor: APAC-Central, Springfield
Total project cost: $11.1 million