ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Transportation said Monday that much of the southern half of Missouri has seen extensive flooding, devastation and closed roads. Some road surfaces and bridges have simply been washed away by the intense flooding. It is unknown at this time how extensive the damage is or when roads may be repaired and reopened.

Commuters are facing difficult and longer travel times. Interstate 44 is closed between Rolla and Lebanon and is expected to close in the St. Louis area early this week. Many other numbered and lettered routes are also closed. Motorists should check the Traveler Information Map at modot.org or the MoDOT app from their app store to check flooded and closed routes before they travel.

Northwest Missouri has a few routes closed due to water over the road. See the list below for the list of closed roads.

Not all flooded roads will be barricaded. Situations can change quickly, especially during flooding. More roads could flood without warning. Motorists are reminded to stay alert and to not drive through any water over the roadway. MoDOT said it only takes six inches of water or less to lose control of your vehicle and possibly be swept into rising floodwaters. Any time there is water over the roadway, there may be unseen damage to the road surface below. Do not drive through water over a roadway or around construction barricades. MoDOT encourages all motorists to Turn Around! Don’t Drown!

NOW CLOSED:

Carroll County

Route 10 southwest of Carrollton between County Road 221 and County Road 231 (Moss Creek)

Chariton County

Route D between Route 5 and Route DD (Mussel Fork)
Route E between Rothville and Route JJ (West Yellow Creek)
Route J south of Dalton between Route MM and Namrash Road (Chariton River)
Route O between Route DD and Route 129 (Chariton River)