MoDOT closes EB I-64 at Jefferson August 22, open by 2:30 p.m.

ST. LOUIS - Drivers heading downtown August 22 should be aware of a full eastbound Interstate 64 closure between Jefferson and 6th Street.

The closure should be open before drivers head downtown to the Savannah Bananas at Busch Stadium

Crews will be working to make bridge repairs, replace crash barriers at the 6th Street exit, complete sign work, flush and maintain drainage, remove debris on old 8th Street ramp between the barrier walls and complete other necessary maintenance work.

Crews will close the eastbound interstate at Jefferson Avenue (Exit 38A) Saturday, August 22 at 5 a.m. to start the work.

To detour around the closure, drivers can take southbound Jefferson to eastbound I-44 and follow eastbound I-44 into Illinois or into downtown. The ramp from 6th Street to eastbound I-64 remains open.

All eastbound lanes will reopen Saturday, August 22 by 2:30 p.m.

All work is weather permitting.

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