Truck Drivers, including those hauling oversize loads in the St. Louis area or those crossing the Illinois/Missouri state line should make plans to avoid Interstate 64 the weekend of Feb. 26 – March 1. 
Time of Closure
Lane closures start at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26 Traffic will be prohibited between I-64/I-44. interchange and Grand Ave. (MM 37) All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m., Monday, March 1.
Eastbound Drivers
Those heading east are advised to use I-270 and/or I-170 to access the I-270 river crossings or I-70’s Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge downtown. Through traffic should not attempt to follow detour signs placed for passenger vehicles through city streets. Downtown St. Louis streets are narrow.
Westbound Drivers
Those heading west can divert to I-44 directly upon crossing the Poplar Street Bridge. Other options include the nearby I-70’s Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and the I-270 river crossings.
Potential for Rescheduling
Should winter temperatures dip to the extreme, the demolition and closure will be postponed.
