TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane & Ramp Closures on I-49 in Vernon & Bates Counties for Pavement Repairs

 

Where: Various locations on I-49 between U.S. Route 54 (Exit 102) in Nevada in Vernon County and Bates County Routes A/B (Exit 120) in Rich Hill When: 7 a.m.-5p.m., Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 7-9 What: MoDOT crews will be making pavement repairs to I-49 mainline in Vernon and Bates counties and northbound I-49-to-Highland Avenue off ramp (Exit 103) in Nevada Traffic Impacts: Wednesday, February 7 Southbound I-49 driving (right) lane closed between Vernon County Route TT and U.S. Route 54 Thursday, February 8 Northbound I-49 driving (right) lane closed between U.S. Route 54 (Exit 102) and Highland Avenue (Exit 103) in Nevada Northbound I-49-to-Highland Avenue off ramp (Exit 103) CLOSED Friday, February 9 Lane closures in various locations in both north- and southbound directions between U.S. Route 54 (Exit 102) and Bates County Routes A/B (Exit 120) in Rich Hill All lanes of I-49 OPEN during nighttime hours Drivers should expect slowed traffic and delays where crews are working No signed detours Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching closure 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.