I-70 Boonville rest areas to close for maintenance

Mid-Missourians planning to head out on Interstate 70 next week should plan ahead for "pit" stops.

The state Transportation Department announced Wednesday that the two Cooper County rest areas near Boonville, at mile-marker 104, will be closed temporarily for building maintenance.

The westbound rest area will be closed from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. The eastbound rest area will be closed from 7 a.m.-3p.m. Tuesday.

For more information, motorists are encouraged to call 1-888-275-6636 or to check www.modot.org/central.