St. Louis, MO – Drivers in St. Louis County should prepare for major traffic disruptions this weekend as all lanes of westbound Interstate 44 at Interstate 270 close for bridge repairs. The closure begins Friday, September 26, at 10 p.m. and continues until 5 a.m. Monday, September 29.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the shutdown is necessary to repair a bridge girder along westbound I-44 that was damaged earlier this summer. In addition to the mainline closure, the ramp from northbound I-270 to westbound I-44 and the ramp from westbound Route 366 to westbound I-44 will also be closed.
MoDOT officials recommend alternate routes throughout the weekend. Drivers coming from northbound I-270 should detour via Route 30 to Route 141 and then connect to westbound I-44. Motorists using the Route 366 ramp should continue north on I-270, exit at Dougherty Ferry Road, and head south before merging back onto westbound I-44.
Heavy delays are expected, especially during peak travel times. MoDOT urges drivers to allow extra time, use caution in work zones, and plan ahead to avoid the closure. Further updates are available on the agency’s website.
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