St. Louis, MO – Commuters heading from downtown St. Louis into Illinois are facing significant delays this morning after a tractor-trailer overturned on a key interstate ramp leading to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), an overturned tractor-trailer truck has shut down the I-70 eastbound ramp to the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge (Exit 249A). The crash also blocked the express lanes, creating disruptions for drivers attempting to cross the Mississippi River into Illinois.
MoDOT officials say traffic is still able to exit onto Tucker Boulevard (Exit 249B), but drivers are strongly encouraged to consider alternate routes when traveling into Illinois. Emergency crews and law enforcement were seen on scene working to secure the area and manage traffic, while debris from the crash remained visible on the roadway.
The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is a major commuter route connecting downtown St. Louis to East St. Louis and surrounding Metro East communities. Morning rush-hour traffic is expected to remain impacted until the overturned vehicle is cleared and the roadway is deemed safe to reopen.
No injuries have been officially confirmed at this time. MoDOT has not provided an estimated time for reopening but advises motorists to monitor traffic updates and allow extra travel time.
Drivers may want to consider alternate Mississippi River crossings, including the Poplar Street Bridge or Martin Luther King Bridge, depending on destination and congestion levels.
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