Routine maintenance will close a ramp at the Interstate 229 and U.S. Route 36 interchange in St. Joseph on Thursday.

Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation had planned to close the ramp from westbound U.S. Route 36 to northbound I-229 last Friday, but the work had to be postponed. The closure is now planned for Thursday from approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closures. All work is weather permitting and subject to change.

MoDOT encourages all motorists to slow down, buckle up, eliminate distractions and drive safely to ensure everyone is able to Arrive Alive.

For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit modot.org/northwest.