Lester Woods, Jr. Chief Administrative Officer | Missouri Department of Transportation
Lester Woods, Jr. Chief Administrative Officer | Missouri Department of Transportation
Westbound Interstate 44 near the Missouri-Oklahoma state line has been closed due to severe weather and multiple vehicle accidents on the Oklahoma Turnpike. The closure is at mile marker 11, with no clear indication of when it will reopen. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) advises drivers to find alternate routes or prepare to stop and seek shelter.
Drivers traveling westbound on I-44 can take their last exit at Exit 11, where they will be directed north to Missouri Route 249 or south to I-49. MoDOT has implemented signs and message boards to inform approaching drivers about the closure.
Motorists are encouraged to check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for updates on road closures and traffic conditions. For further details, individuals can contact MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit their website at www.modot.org/southwest.
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