MoDOT to close westbound I-70 lanes overnight at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange August 24-28

Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange overnight August 24-28. Crews will be doing work on the existing bridge girders. All work is weather permitting.

All westbound lanes of I-70 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, August 24 through Friday, August 28. Detours will be in place for westbound I-70 and southbound U.S. Route 61:

• Westbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane and detour to northbound Route 61, (exit number 210B), turn around at Pittman Avenue, and use the westbound I-70 ramp to access westbound I-70.
• Westbound I-70 traffic exiting to eastbound I-64 will detour exiting to northbound Route 61, (exit number 210B), turn around at Pitman Avenue, and use the eastbound I-64 ramp from Luetkenhaus Boulevard.

Motorists are encouraged to pay attention in work zones, drive the posted work zone speed limit, and allow extra time for travel.  All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.