(update) – I-29 is back open but MoDOT is urging people to stay inside if possible.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has shutdown I-29 in both directions due to icy weather conditions.

Several vehicle crashes were reported around 10 p.m. Friday and then the department announced that the highway is closed northbound north of the Dearborn exit (exit 30) until further notice. Drivers who have been stuck in the traffic back up were being rerouted down I-29 southbound or Rte 371. Check the Traveler Map at modot.org or call 888 ASK MODOT.

Also, according to it’s Facebook page, shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday I-29 south of St. Joseph was still blocked due to vehicles stuck on black ice. MoDOT said crews are working with the Highway Patrol and our two agencies will close I-29 at Dearborn northbound and turn all stranded motorists around south so they may get somewhere safe, dry and warm.

For the latest on this closure CLICK HERE.