UPDATE: Interstate 229 ramp closures postponed again

St. Joseph, Mo. – Weather has once again postponed previously announced ramp closures as part of the resurfacing project on Interstate 229. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the $5,599,536.83 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 and is expected to continue through September.

Ramp closures for the week of June 21 June 28:

  • Monday, June 28, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
    • Southbound I-229 to eastbound U.S. Route 36 ramp (Exit 4B) will be closed up to four hours for paving along I-229
    • U.S. Route 36 ramp to southbound I-229/6th Street will be closed up to eight hours for paving along I-229
  • Monday, June 28, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
    • U.S. Route 59 (St. Joseph Avenue) ramp to southbound I-229 will be closed up to eight hours for paving along I-229

Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the ramp closures.

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. Crews will work during daylight hours, Monday through Saturday.

All work is weather permitting, and schedules are 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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