ST. LOUIS - Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor N.B. West Contracting will close the three right lanes of eastbound Interstate 44 from Arsenal to Hampton for paving work on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.

Crews will close the three right lanes of westbound I-44 between Southwest and the River Des Peres on Monday, October 19 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving work. All work is weather permitting.

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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