Leak closes South 22nd Street, south of Garfield Avenue Friday morning

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- South 22nd Street on the south side of Garfield Avenue will be closed to repair a leak for Missouri American Water.

In a Facebook post Friday, the City of St. Joseph said the closure will remain in effect until Wednesday, Jan. 21, weather-permitting.

Drivers traveling north on 22nd Street will be detoured to take Interstate 229 south to A Highway, A Highway to north 169, north 169 to Pear Street and then Pear Street west to 22nd Street.

Drivers traveling south on 22nd Street will take Pear Street east to 169, 169 south to A Highway, A Highway to I-229 and then I-229 north to Highway 371.

The City advised drivers to exercise caution while in work zones to ensure safety, not just for themselves, but for crews working as well.