ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Two interstate off ramps in downtown St. Joseph will be closed this week.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, recent crashes have destroyed some of the protective barrels at the Edmond Street and Felix Street ramps from Interstate 229 and they need to be replaced.

Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the off ramps at Exit 6 A from northbound I-229 to Edmond Street and from I-229 southbound to Felix Street this Thursday, Jan. 10, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. The project is weather dependent and could be rescheduled.

For more information on this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook.