MoDOT to discuss impacts of St. Charles Road bridge demolition

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri Department of Transportation will share details Thursday afternoon on the upcoming closure and demolition of the St. Charles Road bridge over I-70 as part of the Improve I-70 Project.

Demolition of the bridge will take place from 7 p.m. on April 10 to 6 a.m. on April 13. During this time, I-70 will be narrowed to one lane in both directions.

According to MoDOT, I-70 will reopen both lanes in each direction once the bridge demolition is complete. However, during this time period, drivers on St. Charles Road will not have direct access to or from I-70.

Construction of the new overpass bridge is expected to continue for five months, through the end of September. During construction, drivers on St. Charles Road will be able to access I-70, but will not be able to cross I-70. Detour signs will be placed and drivers are asked to find an alternate route.

The new St. Charles Road overpass will be wider to accommodate three lanes in each direction on I-70 as part of the Improve I-70 Project. The overpass will also have a higher clearance for taller vehicles, pedestrian crossings and enhanced aesthetics.