MoDOT to close eastbound I-44/northbound I-55 south of PSB overnight Friday

ST. LOUIS – People heading into downtown overnight on Friday night should consider taking Metro or allow themselves extra time as MoDOT will close eastbound I-44/northbound I-55 overnight.

Crews will close:

  • Northbound I-55 at I-44 at 8 p.m. The detour will be marked.
  • I-44 at the exit to 7th and Park/Broadway at 8 p.m. The detour will be marked.
  • The ramp from 12th and Geyer to eastbound I-44/northbound I-55 at 7 p.m.
  • The ramp from northbound I-55 to Gravois at 7 p.m.

During the closure, crews will be removing the barrier along the interstate and restriping the roadway to four lanes.

All lanes are expected to be open by 7 p.m. Saturday evening.

Crews will continue working on the bridge project on eastbound I-44/northbound I-55 until next summer, but work will primarily be during off peak hours and in temporary lane closures

 

Work is weather permitting.

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