Exeter
Exeter, MO · Traffic & Transit
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Flyover ramp construction in Springfield is the subject of a virtual public meeting
A virtual public meeting begins Monday, September 8, for a bridge project in Springfield. The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to rehabilitate the northbound U.S. Route 65 to Westbound I-44 flyover ramp to lengthen the bridge’s lifespan. The ramp will remain open during most of construction, but drivers...
Springfield News-Leader
Springfield drivers to see overnight lane closures Sept. 14-17
Motorists in Springfield should expect overnight lane reductions and temporary ramp closures on portions of U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 65 from Sept. 14-17 as crews inspect overhead truss signs. The work is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night, according to a community announcement. Contractor crews will inspect truss signs at multiple locations, including eastbound and westbound U.S. Route 60 between U.S. Route 65 and Interstate 44, the eastbound U.S. Route 60 off-ramp to Campbell Avenue and the northbound U.S. Route 65 off-ramp to eastbound Sunshine Street. Drivers can expect periodic closures of left lanes and ramps in active work areas. Traffic delays are possible while crews and equipment operate near travel lanes. Traffic impacts and travel information Work zone signs will be posted to alert approaching motorists. Transportation officials are encouraging drivers to consider alternate routes during the overnight operations. Travelers can monitor current road conditions and closures through MoDOT's traveler information map at traveler.modot.org . Officials noted in the announcement that weather conditions or construction delays could affect the schedule. For more information, contact MoDOT's Springfield office at 417-895-7600 or visit modot.org . This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Four States Home Page
Traffic alert: Route O, pipe replacement
BARTON COUNTY, Mo. — MoDOT will be replacing damaged pipes beneath the road this month. MoDOT crews will be working at various locations along Route O between Southwest 15th Road and Missouri RT 126, southwest of Lamar, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, September 14, through Thursday, September 17. Drivers will have access to […]
Four States Home Page
Fire on I-44 near Fidelity exit slows traffic
JASPER CO., Mo. – A fire at the 18 mile marker on Interstate 44 is slowing traffic in the westbound lanes at times. Drivers should use extreme caution when driving into the smoke, as crashes could occur when vehicles slow or come to a stop due to visibility. The fire was about a mile long […]
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Traffic Alert: Highway 65 Traffic Pattern Altered for Labor Day Weekend
Visitors planning on attending the Wings of Pride Airshow presented by Cox Health at the Branson Airport are advised of a change in the traffic pattern on Highway 65. According to a post on the event's Facebook page, motorists traveling southbound on Highway 65 to Branson Airport will not be able to access the crossover at Buffalo Ridge Boulevard. Drivers will need to exit Highway 65 at the Hollister Interchange and then use Bird Road and Maple Street to reach Buffalo Ridge Boulevard.
KOLR10 News
Willard locals share their thoughts on proposed Willey Street extension
WILLARD, Mo — The City of Willard submitted an application to the Ozarks Transportation Foundation for a proposed extension of Willey Street that would connect to Highway O. The city believes the extension would help create a path of easier access to multiple Willard schools for buses and direct school traffic away from the intersection […]
KOLR10 News
Big changes, additions to I-44/Route 13 rebuild announced
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The latest plans for MoDOT’s project to rebuild the interchange of Interstate 44 and Route 13 include major changes from the original proposal. Last week, MoDOT officials gathered in Springfield for a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the next phase of the Forward 44 program. The next batch of projects will […]
KOLR10 News
‘Definitely going to help’; Drivers look forward to upcoming I-44/Route 13 improvements
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drivers are hopeful for major changes coming to the area of interstate 44 and Missouri route 13 in north Springfield. The next set of improvements are planned along Kansas expressway, including a new flyover ramp connecting Southbound 13 directly to Eastbound I-44, additional improvements to the I-44 and I-49 interchange near Joplin […]
KYTV
Speed humps in Springfield neighborhood get mixed reviews eight months after installation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Eight months after speed humps were installed on several streets near U.S. 65 in Springfield, residents say the traffic-calming measures have changed some driver behavior but have not eliminated speeding in the area. The city installed the speed humps on East Bennett Street, Linwood Street, and...
KYTV
MoDOT launches $471 million I-44 project in southwest Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Department of Transportation is investing $471 million in a project at various locations on Interstate 44 in southwest Missouri to make safety and operational improvements that will accommodate freight traffic, according to Project Director Kristi Bachman. Multiple locations, one project. The Forward 44 project...
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Forward 44 will replace I-44 to I-49 Fidelity Interchange
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) - Southwest Missouri officials gathered for a groundbreaking on Monday, August 24, 2026, in NE Springfield, Mo. to announce the major changes coming to the corridor in a $471-million dollar project.
KYTV
Groundbreaking kicks off improvements to southwest I-44
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Big improvements to the southwest stretch of I-44 are officially kicking off on Monday. A ground-breaking ceremony featuring members of MoDOT, contractors and elected officials was the first step in a major makeover for the interstate. Among the improvements: a plan to expand it to six lanes...