Districts Impacted
What the current situation?
As a part of on-going bridge maintenance and continuing efforts to maintain Missouri interstates and roadways, MoDOT needs to complete significant maintenance on the Interstate 64 bridges over Vandeventer. The eastbound interstate bridge has reached the end of it's useful life and needs to be replaced, while the westbound bridge is scheduled for significant rehabilitation. The work on the two bridges is set to start in late 2026, but MoDOT is still working on the details on the impacts for the work, and how the work will be completed. We'll share more details a little later this year.
What impacts will the I-64 bridge work over Vandeventer have?
The traffic impacts of the bridge work are being investigated now. To replace the eastbound bridge, it will have to be closed between Clayton Avenue and just east of Vandeventer for up to 18 months. Traffic experts are currently evaluating if traffic will be moved to the westbound bridge, or if traffic will use the city grid to detour around the closure. Both options have benefits and drawbacks.
The eastbound bridge will need to be removed as a part of the work. Crews will close sections of Clayton Avenue and Vandeventer during demolition work and during reconstruction work when concrete or other material is being placed directly above the street. Typically, this work will be at night. In addition, there may be work at night that directly impacts the MetroLink lines. MoDOT will be coordinating with Metro for any work and will work with the contractor to avoid work over MetroLink lines while the trains are running.
