ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Beginning Monday, June 24, Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the Interstate 229 Double-Decker Bridge for routine bridge maintenance. For the safety of both motorists and workers, the bridge and all ramps will remain closed southbound from Highland Avenue to U.S. Route 36 and northbound from Lake Boulevard to Highland Avenue through Friday, June 28.
Maintenance crews will also be utilizing the closure to clean drains and make repairs to the bridge deck and joints. During the closure, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
As always, please buckle up, eliminate distractions including phones, and be an attentive, safe driver so everyone is able to Arrive Alive. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled.
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.
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