ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the ramp from southbound Interstate 229 to eastbound U.S. Route 36 this week.

The ramp will close from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, for the installation of signs. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closures.

All work is weather permitting and subject to change.