Repair work has started on the 50-year-old bridge over I-244. This after problems were found in a routine inspection. Around 100,000 vehicles per day travel on the roadway.
The northbound US-169 off-ramp to westbound I-244 is narrowed to one lane until mid-December for bridge repairs. Delays can be expected, especially during peak travel times.
All lanes of westbound I-244 will be closed between the I-44 junction (eastern split) and the US-169 junction till 6 a.m. Monday. Traffic will be directed to follow westbound I-44 around this closure.
The westbound I-244 on-ramps at 129th Ave. and at Garnett Rd., and the westbound I-244 off-ramp to north and southbound US-169 will also be closed to 6 a.m. Monday.