ST. LOUIS - Based on current weather predictions, the Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor N.B. West Contracting will close the eastbound Interstate 44 ramp to southbound Interstate 55 in the City of St. Louis tonight.

Crews will close the eastbound I-44 ramp to southbound Interstate 55 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for paving work.

Crews will close the three right lanes of eastbound I-44 from Arsenal to Hampton for paving work on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.

This work may be canceled if the weather significantly changes before work starts.

Motorists may experience delays during this work and are encouraged to use alternate routes. Plan ahead -- for ways to avoid work zones, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit our website at www.modot.org/ Travelers can also get up-to-the-minute traffic information on interstates or major state routes by dialing 5-1-1 from most cell phones; if 5-1-1 isn't available from your carrier, please dial 877-478-5511 (877-4STL-511).

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