ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation closed the ramp from Interstate 229 southbound to U.S. Route 759 southbound on the double deck bridge in St. Joseph today.

The ramp will be closed for approximately two to three weeks while crews make emergency joint repairs. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during this closure.

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