Warren County, Missouri – Traffic on Interstate 70 has resumed after crews completed removal of the Route 47 bridge ahead of schedule, restoring flow through a key corridor.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), crews finished removing the MO 47 bridge over I-70 earlier than planned, allowing the interstate to fully reopen to normal traffic.
MoDOT said the early completion marks a significant milestone in the ongoing Improve I-70 project through Warren County. The closure had impacted one of the region’s busiest east-west routes, with detours and delays affecting daily commuters and commercial traffic.
While I-70 is now fully open, officials noted that Route 47 drivers will continue to follow detour routes during construction of the new bridge. Access to interstate ramps has been restored, but the full interchange project remains underway.
According to MoDOT, drivers should continue to use caution in the work zone, obey posted speed limits, and remain alert for changing traffic patterns as construction progresses.
The project is part of broader infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safety and traffic flow along I-70. Additional phases of construction are expected in the coming months.
The reopening is expected to ease congestion for commuters, including students and workers who rely on I-70 for daily travel through Warren County.
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