St. Joseph, Mo. – Resurfacing on Interstate 229 will cause several ramps to close next week. In addition, one lane will be closed around the moving paving operation, which is expected to continue through June.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the $5,599,536.83 resurfacing project to Herzog Contracting Corp., of St. Joseph. The project extends from the U.S. Route 71 intersection in Andrew County to Route 371 (22nd Street) in Buchanan County. One lane in each direction of I-229 will remain open during the work and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. All work on the project is expected to continue through September.
Next week’s planned ramp closures will be during daylight hours as follows:
Tuesday, June 1:
• Northbound I-229 to southbound I-29 (Exit 14A)
• Route K to northbound I-229
Wednesday, June 2:
• Northbound I-229 to Route K (Exit 11)
• All ramps at Highland Avenue (Exit 7)
Thursday, June 3:
• 22nd Street to northbound I-229
• I-229 to East Lake Boulevard (Exit 4)
• I-229 to 6th Street and U.S. Route 36 (Exit 4B)
Friday, June 4:
• I-229 to 6th Street and U.S. Route 36 (Exit 4B)
• U.S. Route 36 to northbound I-229
• I-229 to St. Joseph Avenue (Exit 6B)
Some additional ramp closures may occur Saturday, June 5. All work is weathering permitting and subject to change.
MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.
Also at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.
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