MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation
09/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/17/2026 19:21
Holt County I-29 northbound now open between Mound City and Oregon
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Northbound Interstate 29 between mile marker 84 (Mound City) and mile marker 75 (Oregon) is now open; southbound remains closed. The interstate was closed early this morning, Thursday, Sept. 17, due to a crash involving hazardous materials.
Southbound interstate traffic is still currently being directed to use U.S. Route 59 around the closure. Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route and follow the direction of law enforcement.
MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.
While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.
Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down
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