ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Due to numerous weather delays, the epoxy work on the eastbound I-70 Missouri River Blanchette bridge will take place Sunday night with the two right lanes closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. The 5th Street on ramp WILL REMAIN OPEN, but drivers are asked to slow down and use caution merging onto eastbound I-70.
Next week, crews will close the two right lanes and the 5th Street on ramp during nighttime work from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday. All work is weather permitting.
Motorists are encouraged to use Route 370 and Route 364 as alternate routes. Drivers can also use Route 364 to Arena Parkway. The closest alternate to 5th Street and I-70 is just one mile away at Route 94. Commercial vehicles are encouraged to use I-70 to Route 370 to I-270 to cross the St. Louis region.
This epoxy work is part of the rehabilitation project that began in summer 2020 involving the structure and truss. Due to an unforeseen nationwide material supply issue, the epoxy deck sealing for the driving surface could not be completed at that time.
For more information on the I-70 Blanchette Bridge Project, go to: https://www.modot.org/interstate-70-blanchette-missouri-river-bridge-project
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