I-44 Closed due to flooding
Both directions of Interstate 44 in Pulaski County between St. Robert and Rolla are closed Wednesday morning due to river flooding. The closure is expected to last several hours. To avoid the closure, eastbound drivers on I-44 should exit at U.S. Route 65 in Springfield to use U.S. Route 60 to U.S. Route 63 in Rolla. Westbound drivers on I-44 should exit at U.S. Route 63 in Rolla to use U.S. Route 60 to U.S. Route 65 in Springfield.
As of Wednesday morning, more than 100 roads across the state are closed due to flooding. Travelers are advised to check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org for current conditions and routes to avoid. Never drive into water over a road. Turn around, don’t drown.