A stub of the freeway with ghost ramps continues a short distance south of the interchange.

From the junction with Route 76, the four-lane freeway headed north through wooded hilly areas, curving to the northeast.

The median widened and the road entered Taney County before heading to the north again.

Past this interchange, the highway continued east through more rural areas.

Work to replace the old signage started on January 6, 2020, and was projected to end in March 2020.