How Long Will I-44 Downtown Remain Closed Due to Sinkhole?

I-44 closures in downtown St. Louis to last for 'extended period' after ...

Three water-main failures triggered downtown sinkhole

Water department workers first noticed water bubbling up near highway support pillars north of Biddle Street beneath Interstate 70 on Friday. By Saturday morning, the problem had grown into a sinkhole roughly 30 feet long, 20 feet wide and 10 feet deep, shutting down a major downtown traffic corridor and exposing the challenges posed by St. Louis’ aging infrastructure. The collapse forced the closure of westbound Interstate 44 between Interstate…

St. Louis Releases Road Closure Update on I-44, Broadway Sinkhole, Urges Safety In Commute

ST. LOUIS - A sinkhole near Interstate 44 and North Broadway in downtown St. Louis continued to disrupt traffic Sunday, June 14, 2026, as the City of St. Louis and partner agencies, including the Missouri Department of Transportation, responded ahead of the Monday morning commute.In an update issued June 14, 2026, city officials said the sinkhole site has been contained and secured, while multiple street and highway closures remain in place in t…

How long will I-44 downtown remain closed due to sinkhole?

MoDOT and city officials did not provide an estimation for the repairs.

I-44 will remain closed 'through at least next weekend' because of large sinkhole

"Since there is a lot of activity to evaluate and repair the site, people are asked to avoid the area for their own safety."

Massive sinkhole opens in downtown St. Louis, interstate closed

Drivers heading into downtown St. Louis may have to rethink their route after a massive sinkhole opened beneath Interstate 44 over the weekend. The gaping hole exposed a bridge footing and forced I-44 to close in both directions between the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Poplar Street Bridge. The closure will remain in place until at least next weekend while crews evaluate the damage and determine a repair plan. A 20-inch water mai…