ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation is closing Route 141 under Interstate 44 in St. Louis County due to projected flooding of the Meramec River this weekend.
As of 6 a.m., crews have started blocking off the southbound lanes of 141 as water started rising on the road. They will block northbound lanes at some point later in the day, according to a release from MoDOT. The closure is expected to remain throughout the weekend.
During the closure, there will be limited access to eastbound and westbound I-44 from 141, and detour signs will be posted in the area.
MoDOT suggests the following detours for drivers:
- 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 141 closed Wednesday evening.
MoDOT said 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.