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9 Things to Know About Blanchette Bridge Reconstruction
MoDOT will close the westbound span of the Blanchette Bridge over the weekend and redirect westbound traffic onto the eastbound span of the bridge.

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MoDOT will close the westbound span of the Blanchette Bridge over the weekend and redirect westbound traffic onto the eastbound span of the bridge.

Shutdown of westbound span of the bridge will begin Nov. 2.
The Thanksgiving holiday falls as early as possible because November begins with a Thursday. You'll have more time to Christmas shop if "Black Friday" is the official start.
MoDOT will close the westbound span of the Blanchette Bridge over the weekend and redirect westbound traffic onto the eastbound span of the bridge.
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