ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The northbound Route 759 (Stockyards Expressway) ramp onto northbound Interstate 229 was closed Wednesday morning for emergency bridge maintenance.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, crews are working to assess and repair a bridge expansion joint. For the safety of all motorists, the ramp will remain closed until further notice.

During the closure, motorists should use an alternate route.

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.