Stretch of I-64/Hwy 40 to close for the weekend

Weather permitting, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close all lanes and ramps of Interstate 64/Highway 40 from Hampton Avenue through Forest Park Avenue at 8 p.m. Friday, March 29. The highway is expected to reopen by 3 a.m. Monday, April 1.

Crews plan to relocate several utilities under the roadway as part of a project that includes building a new interchange at Tower Grove Avenue and replacing four bridges over the interstate.

During the road closure, ramps from McCausland Avenue/Skinker Boulevard, Hampton and Kingshighway to eastbound I-64/Highway 40 will be closed. Also closed will be ramps from Pine Street, Jefferson Avenue, Market Street and Grand Boulevard to westbound I-64/Highway 40.

Detours will be marked for motorists. Maps of the detours can be found here.