Crash closes Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced the closure of a heavily-trafficked bridge in St. Joseph until further notice.

MoDOT officials announced in a press release Monday afternoon that the Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph is closed after being struck by an oversized load.

The bridge is closed until further notice as crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation evaluate the bridge condition.  

For updated roadway conditions, residents are encouraged to check out the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map.

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