Where: Loop 49/Vernon County Route K (Austin Boulevard) in Nevada
When: Beginning Wednesday, October 8 for the duration of the project
What: Contractor crews will shift traffic from current head-to-head configuration on Loop 49/Route K (Austin Boulevard) and divert westbound Route K on to I-49 north to U.S. Route 54 (Centennial Boulevard) for the duration of the project
Traffic impacts:
- Westbound Route K diverted to northbound I-49 at Exit 101 to U.S. Route 54 at Exit 102
- Eastbound Loop 49/Route K (Austin Boulevard) will have no access to I-49 for duration of project
- Southbound I-49 off- and on-ramps CLOSED at Exit 101 for duration of project
- Northbound I-49 off-ramp CLOSED at Exit 101 for duration of project
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zone
- No signed detour
- Drivers will experience traffic delays and should find alternate routes around work zone
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.
This work is part of a project to repair the pavement on Loop 49/Route K (Austin Boulevard) between Johnson Drive and a point east of the northbound I-49 on- and off-ramps. In addition to the pavement repair, contractor crews will also add permanent pavement striping.
Project Information:
- Prime Contractor – Realm Construction Inc., Blue Springs
- Project Cost - $1 million
- Contract Completion Date: November 1, 2025
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest
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