Expect delays and lane closings at night on I-44 in Lawrence County  near mile marker 42.6

MoDot crews will be removing the old bridge deck and driving surface then replacing it with a new surface.

Except delays during this work schedule:

During demolition of the bridge deck/driving surface, I-44 will be CLOSED during these times:

• All eastbound I-44 lanes -Tuesday, February 20 9 p.m– 6 a.m., Wednesday, February 21 Traffic will be diverted south on Missouri Route 97 (Exit 38), east on Outer Road 44 to Lawrence County Route H, back to eastbound I-44 (Exit 44)
• All westbound I-44 lanes 10 p.m., Wednesday, February 21 – 6 a.m., Thursday, February 22 10 p.m., Thursday, February 22 – 6 a.m., Friday, February 23 Traffic will be diverted on to Lawrence County Route H (Exit 44), west to Missouri Route 97, back to westbound I-44 (Exit 38)
• All I-44 lanes OPEN to traffic during daytime hours
• No signed detours for Lawrence County Road 1100 closure, drivers are urged to find alternate routes
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Completion of the project should be completed by September 2024.

(Courtesy of KY-3)