Franklin County, MO – Drivers along Interstate 44 near Route 50 should prepare for overnight lane closures beginning tonight as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) performs asphalt repairs.
According to MoDOT, crews will close one westbound lane and the exit ramp on I-44 at Route 50 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21. The following night, the eastbound lane and exit ramp will close during the same hours beginning Wednesday, October 22.
The closures are part of scheduled nighttime resurfacing work aimed at improving pavement conditions and extending the life of the roadway. Motorists traveling through Franklin County are urged to allow extra travel time, slow down near work zones, and watch for crews and equipment.
Detours will be marked, and all lanes are expected to reopen by early morning each day. The Missouri Department of Transportation advises checking modot.org or MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for real-time updates and alternate routes.
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