ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Beginning Monday, Aug. 20 Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the Interstate 229 “Double-Decker” Bridge for a routine, bi-annual inspection. For the safety of both motorists and workers the bridge and all ramps will remain closed from Highland Avenue to U.S. Route 36 through Thursday, Aug. 23.
Crews from MoDOT’s Central Office travel around the state conducting in-depth inspections throughout the year. This program of inspection, repair and maintenance of the more than 10,000 bridges across the state ensures the bridges are kept in the best possible condition for as long as possible for those traveling across Missouri’s roadways.
Maintenance crews will also be utilizing the closure to clean drains and make repairs to the bridge deck, joints and roadway signs and lighting. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
The bridge inspections and maintenance will be completed prior to the Sound of Speed Airshow weekend Aug. 25 – 26.
As always, please buckle up, eliminate distractions including phones, and be an attentive, safe driver so everyone is able to Arrive Alive. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled.
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636
) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.
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