COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Drivers traveling along eastbound Interstate 70 near Range Line Street can expect some relief beginning Monday morning.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said Sunday night marks the final night of lane closures in the area, as crews complete ongoing paving and striping work.
Over the weekend, one lane of eastbound I-70 between Range Line Street and U.S. 63 was closed around the clock. MoDOT crews have been working continuously since Friday to construct new eastbound lanes near Paris Road, part of a major infrastructure improvement project.
“Just leave ahead of time. That is key,” driver Damian Dean, who frequently travels through the construction zone said. “Normally, I leave early enough that it doesn’t bother me, but when you forget about it, or when traffic backs up near Stadium Boulevard, that becomes a problem.”
All ramps in the area remain open, though MoDOT is encouraging people to drive with caution tonight as crews finish the final phase of this weekend’s work.
The department expects the road to fully reopen by 6 a.m. Monday.