UPDATED: Lane closure scheduled for portion of EB/WB I-70 at Blue Ridge Blv…

JACKSON COUNTY - Crews will CLOSEone lane of eastbound I-70 at Blue Ridge Blvd. for traffic barrier relocation from approximately 5:30 a.m. (updated start time from 7 a.m. due to weather) until 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. Crews will also CLOSEone lane of westbound I-70 to begin work on the noise sound wall foundation from approximately 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. daily beginning on Thursday, Aug. 24 until Thursday, Aug. 31. This will not be a complete closure but motorists may experience delays in the area.

This work is part of the project to replace the Blue Ridge Blvd. bridge over Interstate 70, as well as making interchange improvements to the ramps and approaches. Throughout construction, there will be intermittent lane closures along eastbound I-70. These lane closures are for traffic shifting, pavement marking, and barrier work. There will be three lanes of traffic along eastbound I-70 through construction with the exception of the intermittent lane closures. Motorists should anticipate various lane closures, ramp closures, and bridge work through approximately the end of 2023.

This bridge is included in Governor Mike Parson's $351 million Focus on Bridges Program which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

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