MoDOT to Close Route 141 Under Interstate 44 in Anticipation of Flooding

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - In anticipation of current Meramec River flooding predictions, the Missouri Department of Transportation will close northbound and southbound Route 141 under Interstate 44 in St. Louis County prior to morning rush on Thursday, Nov. 7. The closure is expected to remain throughout the weekend.

Crews have placed message boards in the area warning drivers of the closure and will monitor the river during overnight hours.

During the closure, there will be limited access to eastbound and westbound I-44 from Route 141. Signed detours will be in place directing motorists around the closure.

Route 141 motorists traveling north can detour using Interstate 64 or Route 100 (Manchester Road). Route 141 drivers from the south can detour using Interstate 55, Route 21 (Tesson Ferry Road) or Route 30 (Gravois Road).

The commuter lot at the northwest corner of Route 141 will close this evening, Wednesday, Nov. 6 at dusk.

Other area roads closed due to flooding include:

• Route AC (between Routes CC and HH) in Franklin County
• Route UU in Franklin County
• Route C in St. Charles County

Motorists should never drive into water over a road. Turn around. Don't Drown.

For up-to-date traffic and travel info, motorists can check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.