Eastbound Interstate 70 is scheduled to be reduced to one lane at the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport for several days as emergency repairs are made to an expansion joint on the bridge.
A news release says Missouri Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to begin making the repairs at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, and will work 24 hours per day until the project is complete. MoDOT anticipates the emergency work lasting through Wednesday, May 8, but says weather or other potential work delays could cause the project to go longer into the week.
Crews will start work on the eastbound driving lane. When that work is complete, work will switch to the passing lane. Speed limits will be reduced to 45 miles per hour while work takes place.
Motorists should expect significant congestion and delays, particularly during peak traffic times, such as morning and evening rush hours.
Westbound lanes on the bridge will remain open throughout the project.
For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, call (888) ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org.