Due to inspection efforts, the Missouri Department of Transportation and its consultant Jacobs Engineering Group continue to restrict eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the Blanchette Bridge; the Fifth Street ramp to eastbound I-70 will be closed.

The two far right lanes of eastbound I-70 will be closed for bridge inspection. The lane closures will occur from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, weather permitting. The two far left eastbound lanes will be closed for approximately two weeks.

During these lane closures, access to eastbound Interstate 70 from the Fifth street on ramp in the city of St. Charles will be closed for safety. Motorists are advised to use Veterans Memorial Parkway west to Route 94 to go eastbound on I-70. Message boards and signs advising motorists of the detour will be in place.

Plan ahead to avoid work zones, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit our website at www.modot.org/ Travelers can also get up-to-the-minute traffic information on interstates or major state routes by dialing 5-1-1 from most cell phones; if 5-1-1 isn't available from your carrier, please dial 877-478-5511 (877-4STL-511).