MoDOT to close eastbound I-64 at the Mississippi River this weekend

ST. LOUIS People heading into downtown or Illinois this weekend should consider using I-70 or I-255/I-270, using rideshare or carpooling or taking Metro as MoDOT will close eastbound I-64 between Jefferson Avenue and Illinois Route 3.

Crews will be replacing an expansion joint that crosses all eastbound I-64 lanes during the closure.

Beginning Friday, August 10, crews will close:

  • Eastbound I-64 at Jefferson at 8 p.m. The detour will be marked.
  • The ramps from Pine Street, 6th Street and I-44/I-55 to eastbound I-64 will close at 7 p.m. The detour to Illinois/I-64 will be marked.
  • The ramps from eastbound I-64 to 20th/Chestnut, 14th, 11th and 6th streets will not be available as they are in the closed portion of the interstate.

The ramps and lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, August 13.

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