Road closures announced for Mardi Gras celebrations in St. Louis

Feb. 8, 2013

The Missouri Dept. of Transportation has announced several interstate ramps closures due to this weekend’s Mardi Gras activities in St. Louis.

On Saturday, the north and southbound Interstate 55 ramps to Arsenal and Gravois/Russell and the northbound I-55 ramp to 3200 Broadway will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ramp from eastbound I-64 to 6th St. will be shut down from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Tuesday, the eastbound I-70 ramp to Broadway will be closed from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the parade and other Mardi Gras activities, according to KMOV News.

MoDOT officials also said once-a-day closures will begin Feb. 11 on I-64 at the new Daniel Boone Missouri River Bridge to block rock. During these closures, traffic will be stopped for up to 10 minutes at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. The closure will continue for about one a month.

About the Author

Deborah Whistler

Sponsored Recommendations

Reducing CSA Violations & Increasing Safety With Advanced Trailer Telematics

Keep the roads safer with advanced trailer telematics. In this whitepaper, see how you can gain insights that lead to increased safety and reduced roadside incidents—keeping drivers...

80% Fewer Towable Accidents - 10 Key Strategies

After installing grille guards on all of their Class 8 trucks, a major Midwest fleet reported they had reduced their number of towable accidents by 80% post installation – including...

Proactive Fleet Safety: A Guide to Improved Efficiency and Profitability

Each year, carriers lose around 32.6 billion vehicle hours as a result of weather-related congestion. Discover how to shift from reactive to proactive, improve efficiency, and...

Tackling the Tech Shortage: Lessons in Recruiting Talent and Reducing Turnover

Discover innovative strategies for recruiting and retaining tech talent in the trucking industry at our April 16th webinar, where experts will share insights on competitive pay...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!