MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

08/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2026 10:59

Buchanan County I-29 northbound bridge maintenance Monday, Aug. 24

Northbound I-29 on- and off-ramps at U.S. Route 36 closed

St. Joseph, Mo. - Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing bridge maintenance on the northbound Buchanan County Interstate 29 bridge over U.S. Route 36 on Monday, Aug. 24 in St. Joseph. This work will include closures of the northbound I-29 ramp to westbound U.S. Route 36 and the eastbound U.S. Route 36 ramp to northbound I-29.

Traffic Impacts: On Aug. 24, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., I-29 northbound will be narrowed to one lane from the 45.8 mile marker to the 46.2 mile marker. The northbound off ramp from I-29 to westbound U.S. Route 36 and the on ramp from eastbound U.S. Route 36 to northbound I-29 will be closed. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the closure.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media.

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