St. Joseph, Mo. – A section of northbound Interstate 229 along the Double-Decker Bridge in St. Joseph was closed Friday, July 28, following a pavement blow up affecting the driving surface of the bridge. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to begin repairs tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 1.
In addition to the currently closed northbound lanes of I-229 between the Edmond and Francis Street ramps, crews will also be closing the southbound lanes between the Felix and Charles Street ramps and the U.S. Route 59 (St. Joseph Avenue) ramp to southbound I-229 beginning tomorrow morning by 6:30 a.m. During the closures, motorists will need to seek an alternate route. A reopening date has not yet been determined.
A pavement blow-up occurs when moisture seeps beneath the concrete driving surface, and combined with extreme heat, causes the concrete to expand and pop or crack. To repair the roadway, the damaged concrete must be removed, new concrete poured and given time to cure and gain strength.
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.
While 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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