JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will make the following lane closures on westbound and eastbound I-70, Aug. 28-31. This work is for the construction of a temporary concrete traffic barrier and center bridge foundation.
- Crews will CLOSE one lane of westbound I-70 at Blue Ridge Blvd. from approximately 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28.
- Crews will CLOSE one lane of eastbound I-70 from approximately 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily beginning on Monday, Aug. 28 until Thursday, Aug. 31.
This will not be a complete closure but motorists may experience delays in the area. All work is weather dependent.
This work is part of the project to replace the Blue Ridge Blvd. bridge over Interstate 70, as well as making interchange improvements to the ramps and approaches. Throughout construction, there will be intermittent lane closures along eastbound and westbound I-70.
Motorists should anticipate various lane closures, ramp closures, and bridge work through approximately the end of 2023.
This bridge is included in Governor Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges Program which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
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