March 26, 2026
UPCOMING TRAFFIC ADVISORY, I-44 / EXIT 159 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
Pulaski County, Missouri, and surrounding area citizens, PLEASE READ and SHARE.
Beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, construction operations near Interstate 44 at Exit 159 in St. Robert will begin affecting traffic in and around that area.
Based on information provided by MODOT, this project will include preshot blasting operations on the westbound side of I-44 near the 159-mile marker. These operations will require temporary rolling roadblocks and traffic stoppages, and they are expected to impact normal travel for motorists throughout the area and could last up to 30 minutes or more.
WHAT TO EXPECT: BIG BIG BOOMS to clear rock.
**Tuesday March 31st OR **Wednesday April 1st, approximately 8 am until complete, AND **Friday, April 3rd, AND **Monday April 6th 8 am until complete.
• Temporary traffic stoppages on Interstate 44.
• Rolling roadblocks may occur between the 150 eastbound ramp and the 169 westbound ramp.
Temporary closures or traffic interruptions will also affect:
- Old Route 66.
- St. Robert Boulevard - West End
- I-44 East and West bound
**After each operation is complete, Old Route 66 will immediately be opened back up as long as there is no rock debris.
** Expect increased amounts of traffic on these roads throughout these time periods.
** The westbound ON-RAMP at Exit 159 is NOW CLOSED and is expected to be closed for approximately 74 days.
IMPORTANT:
If you travel this area regularly for work, school, appointments, Fort Leonard Wood, or daily business, plan ahead.
* Leave earlier than normal.
* Expect delays.
* Use alternate routes when possible.
* Please be patient as we go through construction as these improvements are badly needed and will be beneficial once completed.
* Emergency service agencies are coordinating a regional public safety response plan to reduce the impact on emergency services and keep response times as efficient as possible.
WHAT WE ASK FROM THE PUBLIC:
• Avoid the Exit 159 area during known blasting times if possible
• Expect delays, show patience, & drive carefully.
• Use alternate routes when practical.
• Leave earlier than normal if you must travel through the area.
• Be patient with construction crews and traffic control personnel.
• Continue calling 911 for emergencies as normal.
We will do our best to keep the public informed as construction in this area continues by making announcements on the City's Facebook Page. Please continue to refer to the City's Facebook Page for updates.
Pulaski County, Missouri, and surrounding area citizens, PLEASE READ and SHARE.
Beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, construction operations near Interstate 44 at Exit 159 in St. Robert will begin affecting traffic in and around that area.
Based on information provided by MODOT, this project will include preshot blasting operations on the westbound side of I-44 near the 159-mile marker. These operations will require temporary rolling roadblocks and traffic stoppages, and they are expected to impact normal travel for motorists throughout the area and could last up to 30 minutes or more.
WHAT TO EXPECT: BIG BIG BOOMS to clear rock.
**Tuesday March 31st OR **Wednesday April 1st, approximately 8 am until complete, AND **Friday, April 3rd, AND **Monday April 6th 8 am until complete.
• Temporary traffic stoppages on Interstate 44.
• Rolling roadblocks may occur between the 150 eastbound ramp and the 169 westbound ramp.
Temporary closures or traffic interruptions will also affect:
- Old Route 66.
- St. Robert Boulevard - West End
- I-44 East and West bound
**After each operation is complete, Old Route 66 will immediately be opened back up as long as there is no rock debris.
** Expect increased amounts of traffic on these roads throughout these time periods.
** The westbound ON-RAMP at Exit 159 is NOW CLOSED and is expected to be closed for approximately 74 days.
IMPORTANT:
If you travel this area regularly for work, school, appointments, Fort Leonard Wood, or daily business, plan ahead.
* Leave earlier than normal.
* Expect delays.
* Use alternate routes when possible.
* Please be patient as we go through construction as these improvements are badly needed and will be beneficial once completed.
* Emergency service agencies are coordinating a regional public safety response plan to reduce the impact on emergency services and keep response times as efficient as possible.
WHAT WE ASK FROM THE PUBLIC:
• Avoid the Exit 159 area during known blasting times if possible
• Expect delays, show patience, & drive carefully.
• Use alternate routes when practical.
• Leave earlier than normal if you must travel through the area.
• Be patient with construction crews and traffic control personnel.
• Continue calling 911 for emergencies as normal.
We will do our best to keep the public informed as construction in this area continues by making announcements on the City's Facebook Page. Please continue to refer to the City's Facebook Page for updates.