UPDATED TRAFFIC ALERT: New Signals at Route MM/B Bridge Over I-44 (Exi…

In Flashing Mode for Seven Days Beginning Aug. 8

EDITORS: This Traffic Alert reflects a new, earlier date for activating the traffic signals

Where: Greene County Route MM/B bridge over I-44 (Exit 70) west of Springfield

When: Beginning August 8 for at least seven (7) days

What: Newly installed traffic signals at the Greene County Route MM/B bridge over I-44 (Exit 70) west of Springfield will be in flashing mode for at least seven (7) days while drivers become accustomed to the new traffic control configuration.

Traffic Impacts:

• Drivers traveling north- or southbound on Route MM/B will see a flashing yellow light and should use caution when traveling across the bridge
• Drivers exiting I-44 at Exit 70 will see a flashing red light at the top of the ramp and should come to a stop before turning on to Route MM/B

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

Details: This work is the first part of a two-phase project to make improvements at this interchange. Signals will remain until phase two, which is currently unfunded. Phase two will include building a "dog bone" roundabout at I-44 and Route MM/B, removal of the phase one signals, realigning the North Outer Road and restriping lanes on the bridge over I-44 to include an additional third lane. More information about this project can be found here: Interstate 44, Route B, and Route MM Intersection Improvements in Greene | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org)

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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