Interstate 44 and Route 185 Interchange Widening Project

MoDOT celebrated the completion of the Interstate 44 and Route 185 Interchange Widening Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on December 2, 2011. MoDOT, local elected officials and members of the community were in attendance.

 

View the video from the ribbon cutting ceremony!

 

Why did the I-44 and Route 185 Interchange Need Improvement?
The existing I-44 and Route 185 interchange experienced a high level of congestion and needed to be expanded to meet the current traffic demands.

What Improvements were made?
MoDOT widened the bridge at Route 185 south interchange (Exit 226) in Sullivan to five lanes. Also as part of a cost-share project with the Village of Oak Grove, Route 185 was widened from the bridge to Springfield Rd. The South Outer Road was also relocated opposite of Eagle Drive and a signal was installed.

The project was awarded to L. Krupp Construction for approximately $3.6 million, but came in under budget.

How was traffic impacted?
Temporary ramp and lane closures were required to construct this project.

When did construction begin and end?
Construction began in mid-December 2010 and was completed the first week of December 2011.

Who Do I Contact For More Information?

• Contact MoDOT Area Engineer Judy Wagner at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Judy.Wagner@modot.mo.gov

• Contact MoDOT Community Relations Specialist Kara Price

  at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or email Kara.Price@modot.mo.gov

• On the web: www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/franklincountyupdates.htm

The reconstructed Route 185 Bridge over I-44 in Sullivan is now complete, which was part of the interchange widening project.