Gene Field Road Bridge to close for repairs

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Missouri Department of Transportation shared the Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 is scheduled to close on Monday, July 28.

The bridge will be closed from 6:30 a.m. on Monday, July 28 until 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, while MoDOT makes repairs to the bridge deck.

A project to replace the bridge is scheduled for 2027, courtesy of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

MoDOT asks drivers to seek an alternate route during the closure. Information and workzone updates are available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).