ST. LOUIS – Drivers who use the I-70 and Lucas-Hunt (Route U) Interchange in North St. Louis County will notice ramp closures and changes in traffic patterns on the interchange starting next week.
Starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, crews will close the northbound Lucas-Hunt ramp onto westbound I-70 permanently. Currently drivers access this ramp from the right lane. When the ramp closes, drivers on northbound Lucas-Hunt will be able to enter westbound I-70 from the left lane.
In addition, starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11 crews will close the westbound I-70 exit ramp to Lucas-Hunt. The ramp will remain closed around-the-clock for 7 weeks.
Suggested detour for drivers on westbound I-70 is to take Florissant Road to I-70 east and exit at Lucas-Hunt. Detour signs will be in place.
This is the second phase of a larger project that will provide enhancements to all of the ramps on the interchange. When the project is complete, the ramps will provide safer entrances and exits to and from I-70 at Lucas-Hunt.
Motorists are encouraged to give themselves extra time, slow down and pay attention while driving through these construction areas. For more information about work zones throughout the St. Louis district, please visit http://traveler.modot.org/map.
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