The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced bridge maintenance on I-70 over U.S. Highway 40, scheduled to take place from February 18 to March 11. This work will affect traffic flow, and drivers may need to use alternate routes. The schedule is subject to weather conditions, so it’s important to stay updated on any changes, as reported by MoDOT.

Here are the details: Lane closures will be in place on I-70 as it crosses over U.S. 40. Westbound drivers on I-70 intending to exit onto U.S. 40 will not be able to access the ramp, as it will be closed. Additionally, both eastbound and westbound traffic on U.S. 40 will experience a lane closure as they pass under I-70. Drivers should be cautious and attentive while navigating through the work zones.

MoDOT has issued a reminder, similar to the caution signs found along our roads—"Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones." These zones vary in purpose and duration; some are long-term projects that progress gradually, while others are short-term interventions for repairs, urgent fixes, or debris removal—all aimed at maintaining the functionality and safety of the road network.