St. Charles County, MO – Drivers on Interstate 70 should prepare for new traffic patterns this week as crews begin shifting eastbound lanes near Wentzville Parkway on Friday night.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the lane shift will start at 9 p.m. Friday and continue through the curve on I-70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z. A barrier wall will also be installed along the right shoulder of eastbound I-70, reducing lanes to 11-foot widths.
The changes are part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project, which aims to realign the interstate between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z. MoDOT stated the lane shift will remain in place through 2026, with overall construction scheduled to continue until 2028.
Traffic impacts are expected to begin just west of Wentzville Parkway, extending through the eastbound I-70 railroad bridge curve. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time and remain alert for crews and changing traffic conditions.
MoDOT emphasized that all work is weather permitting. The project, awarded in November 2024, is part of a larger plan to improve the eastern portion of I-70, one of Missouri’s busiest transportation corridors.
More information is available on MoDOT’s official website.
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