Lane of eastbound I-70 in Columbia closed for emergency repairs

By Ryan Shiner

Published January 15, 2026 3:44 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A portion of the driving lane of eastbound Interstate 70 in Columbia will be closed until 3 p.m. Friday, according to a Thursday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Emergency repairs are occurring at St. Charles Road.

MoDOT crews temporarily reduced that portion of eastbound I-70 on Wednesday evening to one lane to make a temporary repair, and both lanes will be open during peak traffic hours on Thursday, the release says.

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