Travelers in St. Louis might want to look out for lane closures, as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced several upcoming disruptions due to infrastructure maintenance and repairs. According to MoDOT, starting tomorrow at 8 p.m., two eastbound right lanes and the shoulder on Interstate 70 at the Blanchette Bridge over the Missouri River will be closed for bridge repairs, the lanes won't reopen until 5 a.m. on Monday, during this time three eastbound lanes will remain open.
Additional work will close the northbound I-170 exit ramp to westbound I-70, also known as the airport exit, during the same period starting tomorrow at 9 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.; MoDOT advises motorists that message boards will direct them around the closure. Keep in mind, the ongoing closures which include sections of I-55, I-170, I-270 and various routes across St. Louis City and County, are expected to continue through late 2025, significantly impacting routine commutes and travel throughout these areas.
Real-time traffic updates and weather conditions affecting roadways can be found on MoDOT's website, and despite planned schedules, all construction work is dependent on weather conditions and is subject to change. As repairs and painting on the structures continue, drivers are encouraged to plan for extra travel time or seek alternate routes to avoid the work zones, where delays are likely.
For those accustomed to using the aforementioned routes, patience will be a required co-traveler as the closures, which are part of MoDOT's commitment to maintaining the integrity and safety of Missouri's transportation infrastructure, stretch across many parts of St. Louis' interstates and highways.
