# Sinkhole Closes I-44 Through Sunday

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-06-19T21:35:22+00:00
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## Resource

A massive sinkhole has ripped open under I-44 in downtown St. Louis, exposing a bridge footing and forcing a major shutdown between the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and Poplar Street Bridge—expected to last at least through Sunday, June 28. Initial repair delays due to hard-to-source materials have been sidestepped by a new, faster plan from city and sewer officials, though reopening will still take time. Drivers face major detours: eastbound I-44 is blocked at Poplar Street, and westbound traffic must exit at Tucker Blvd or before the Stan Musial Bridge, then navigate city streets—adding chaos to downtown arteries like Broadway. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ece9e68a07140bc4

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