Warrenton, MO – Motorists traveling east on Interstate 70 toward the St. Louis metro area should prepare for a long-term lane impact starting this month. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced that crews will close the right shoulder of eastbound I-70 near Warrenton beginning 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, to conduct slide repair work.
According to MoDOT, the closure will take place just west of Missouri Route 47 (mile marker 193.2) as part of efforts to stabilize the existing roadway slope. The repair work is expected to be extensive, with the shoulder closure remaining in place until the Spring of 2026.
Drivers are advised to stay alert for work crews and equipment in the area. While traffic lanes will remain open, MoDOT cautions that shoulder access will be restricted during the entire repair period, and motorists should expect occasional slowdowns during active construction.
The project is part of the “Improve I-70” initiative spanning from Warrenton to Wentzville, aimed at strengthening infrastructure along one of Missouri’s busiest travel corridors.
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