JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the safety of the traveling public, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation anticipate closing the driving (right) lane of eastbound Interstate I-70 in Columbia this afternoon for emergency pavement repairs. The lane closure, near mile marker 131 at St. Charles Road, is expected to be in place from 5 p.m. May 28 through early morning May 29.
Drivers traveling in Columbia on eastbound I-70 should consider alternate routes. Motorists are encouraged to give themselves extra time to travel through this area as backups are expected.
Drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones. Buckle Up. Phone Down.
For additional information about current and upcoming detours and project status, please visit the Improve I-70 project website at: Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City | Missouri Department of Transportation
For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.
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