ST. CHARLES COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the eastbound Interstate 70 Blanchette Missouri River Bridge for the weekend, starting Friday, July 17. The closure is part of the preparation to switch traffic to the second phase of rehabilitation work for the Eastbound Blanchette Bridge.
The eastbound bridge will close at 9 p.m. Friday, July 17 through early Sunday morning. This closure includes the right lane of eastbound I-70 and the on-ramp from Fifth Street. The left two lanes of Eastbound I-70 will remain open across the westbound bridge.
Motorists can use Route 94, Route 370, and Interstate 64 as detour routes.
For more on roadway closures due to construction and additional work zone information go to http://traveler.modot.org/map. For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com. All work is weather permitting and may be shifted due to inclement weather.
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