When will MoDOT demolish the southbound I-55 bridge over U.S. Route 67?

Drivers who plan to travel through US Route 67 in the southern portion of Jefferson County on the weekend of March 7-9 should be prepared for delays as crews demolish the southbound I-55 bridge over US 67. MoDOT will completely close both directions of US 67 starting at night on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, to remove the southbound Interstate 55 bridge over US 67.

Crews will start closing lanes in both directions of US 67 at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, with all US 67 lanes closed by 9 p.m. for the bridge demolition. US 67 will be reopened with a northbound and southbound lane open by 6 a.m. Saturday, March 8. All US 67 lanes will be closed again by 9 p.m. Saturday, March 8, to continue bridge demolition. US 67 will be reopened with one lane traveling in each direction by 6 a.m. Sunday, March 9. All lanes of US 67 will be reopened by 5 a.m. Monday, March 10th.

For more information: https://www.modot.org/node/63728

SB I-55 Bridge Closure SB 67

SB I-55 Bridge Closure NB 67

What's happening at Joachim Creek?

MoDOT will close all lanes of northbound Interstate 55 north of McNutt St. from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night from Monday, March 10 through Saturday, March 10, weather permitting. 

Crews will be setting girders for the new bridge over Joachim Creek.

For more information: MoDOT to close northbound I-55 at Joachim Creek overnight starting March 10 | Missouri Department of Transportation

I-55 Joachim Creek Closure | Missouri Department of Transportation

Will MoDOT close North Third Street in Festus for bridge demolition?

Crews will close North Third Street under I-55 in Jefferson County starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 21 for bridge demolition.

North Third Street will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday, March 21, until 5 a.m. on Monday, March 24. Traffic on southbound I-55 has been shifted onto a new bridge over North Third Street, allowing for the demolition of the old southbound structure. All lanes of I-55 will remain open. 

Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to use alternative routes during the weekend closure.  All work is weather permitting.

North Third Street Bridge Closure | Missouri Department of Transportation