Route 47 Bridge Over I-44 to Close this Weekend for Demolition

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the Route 47 bridge over Interstate 44 in St. Clair, MO beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, August 5 for demolition of the eastern half of the bridge, weather permitting.  The demolition is expected to be completed by 5 a.m. Monday, August 8.

During the demolition, I-44 will be reduced to one lane in each direction and re-routed up and over the ramps at Route 47.  The eastbound I-44 on-ramp will be open to re-direct I-44 traffic.

Motorists wishing to use the Route 47 bridge will be detoured to Route 30.

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Districts Involved
St. Louis