Missouri to Close Eastbound Interstate 64 in 2027
The highway will shut down between Vandeventer and Compton for one year starting in the fall of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Car Maintenance
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The Missouri Department of Transportation will close eastbound Interstate 64 in St. Louis for one year beginning in fall 2027. This major infrastructure project involves replacing an elevated bridge and reworking the Grand Boulevard entry and exit ramps.
Why it matters
The bridge carrying the elevated lanes of eastbound Interstate 64 requires a complete replacement to maintain highway safety. The project also aims to modernize the area with new bicycle and pedestrian connections.
Work will involve repairs on 12 bridges throughout the corridor. The eastbound highway closure is slated to span a duration of 1 year.
The players
Missouri Department of Transportation
This state agency is responsible for the planning, design, and maintenance of Missouri's multimodal transportation system.
The details
Crews will replace a deteriorating bridge and reconfigure the Grand Boulevard ramps as part of a broader construction effort in Midtown St. Louis. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use a detour taking them off the interstate at Vandeventer toward Forest Park Avenue.
Timeline
Construction is expected to begin in summer 2027.
The full eastbound Interstate 64 closure is planned for fall 2027 through fall 2028.
The overall project is expected to finish in late 2029.
Roadmap
This project aligns with the national trend of updating aging highway infrastructure to meet modern safety and accessibility standards. It positions the region to better integrate urban mobility needs alongside traditional highway transport capacity.
Drivers should prepare for significant travel delays and consider alternative routes through Midtown St. Louis during the year-long closure. Local commuters will need to adapt their daily routines to accommodate the detour via Forest Park Avenue.
The takeaway
Large-scale infrastructure projects often require long-term detours that alter daily commutes for city residents. Planning ahead for these changes can help minimize the inconvenience caused by extended highway work.
What happens next
Construction is set to commence in summer 2027, with the primary interstate closure scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
Further reading
For more information on local road projects, visit St. Louis Car Maintenance.
More information
Residents can track project milestones and submit feedback through the MoDOT project updates and comment portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox2Now.
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