North St. Louis County, MO – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will close lanes of Interstate 270 eastbound from Riverview Drive to Illinois Route 3 beginning tonight, Friday, Nov. 21, at 9 p.m.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), traffic will be reduced to a single lane to allow for repair work on the Mississippi River Bridge and Riverview Interchange. Crews plan to reopen all lanes by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
Motorists should prepare for significant delays, especially during peak travel hours. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes or allow extra time when crossing between Missouri and Illinois this weekend.
The closure is part of ongoing maintenance on the busy I-270 corridor, which connects major commuter and freight routes across the St. Louis region.
Officials urge caution when driving through the work zone and remind travelers to obey posted speed limits for worker and driver safety.
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