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Northbound I-229 Off-Ramp to Westbound U.S. 36 Closing for Bridge Repairs

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:38 AM

Drivers in St. Joseph should prepare for a brief detour this week as crews conduct concrete bridge deck repairs on a busy interchange. The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the left turn lane of the northbound I-229 off-ramp to westbound U.S. 36 starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. The lane is expected to reopen by…

Drivers in St. Joseph should prepare for a brief detour this week as crews conduct concrete bridge deck repairs on a busy interchange. The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the left turn lane of the northbound I-229 off-ramp to westbound U.S. 36 starting Wednesday at 7 a.m. The lane is expected to reopen by 10 a.m. on Thursday, and officials are urging motorists to find an alternate route during the closure.

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