TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Nighttime Lane Closures on Route 66 (7th Street&rpar…

Where: Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin between Maiden Lane and Loop 49 (Range Line Road)

When: Nightly 7 p.m.-7 a.m., Monday-Friday, July 22-26

What: Contractor crews inspecting manholes

Traffic Impacts:

• Expect lane closures on Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) where crews are working
• At least one Route 66 (7th Street) lane open in each direction
• Drivers may experience some delays
• Drivers are urged to use caution due to crews and equipment working close to traffic
• All Route 66 (7th Street) lanes open to traffic during daytime hours
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zone
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• No signed detours
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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

Details: This work is in advance of a project to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety improvements along Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road). The project is anticipated to begin in 2025. For more information, go to the project page by clicking here.

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

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