Bates County News

Monday, August 11, 2025

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound I-49 Right Lane Closed Between Vernon County Route TT And Route B

 


South of Rich Hill, Beginning Monday, August 18
 

Where: Northbound I-49 right lane Closed between Vernon County Route TT & Route B, south of Rich Hill

When: Monday, August 18, until Monday, September 29

What: Contractor crews to begin the second phase of the slide repair on northbound I-49

Traffic Impacts:

  • Northbound I-49 right lane Closed between Vernon County Route TT & Route B, south of Rich Hill
  • I-49 is Open
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Drivers will need to seek an alternate route to avoid the work zone
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts

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

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