Bridge closure, lane reductions expected on Route 249 starting this week.

Jasper County – Drivers will experience traffic delays and detours when contractor crews begin resurfacing three bridges at the Missouri Route 249/Missouri Route 171 interchange in Jasper County near Webb City starting today, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The contractor will overlay the bridge deck/driving surface of the three bridges with a new epoxy surface. Traffic impacts: PRESERVED_BLOCK_0

Northbound Route 249-to-southbound Route 171 bridge over the Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad reduced to one lane during nighttime hours PRESERVED_BLOCK_1

Northbound Route 171-to-southbound Route 249 over Route 171 bridge reduced to one lane during nighttime hours PRESERVED_BLOCK_2

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling delays will alter the work schedule. Project background: PRESERVED_BLOCK_3 (For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)