How much will it cost?

The City of Blue Springs initiated this improvement project and will provide funding. The project has been designed to provide additional capacity without requiring bridge replacement or modification to mainline I-70.

Based upon the preliminary plans, the estimated cost is $8.5 million excluding the cost for purchasing right-of-way and any relocation of utilities.

What’s the construction schedule and how will it affect traffic?

Based upon the roadway remaining open to traffic during construction, some lane closures may occur. The roadway will continue to provide mobility and access throughout construction. This project will be complete in five phases:

• Phase I – Construct relocated South Outer Road (SOR) and new traffic signal, as well as Woods Chapel Road (WCR) south of Valley View Road (VVR).
• Phase II – Construct northbound lanes along WCR north of VVR, southbound lanes south of VVR, as well as construction of sidewalk across the I-70 bridge and widening of the I-70 ramps.
• Phase III – Construct central portion of WCR and the ramps.
• Phase IV – Construct southbound lanes on WCR north of SOR and northbound lanes south of SOR.
• Phase V – Complete median and island construction.

Spring 2010 — Complete Final plans

Summer 2010 — Acquire right-of-way

Fall to Spring 2011 — Relocate utilities

Summer 2011 — Start Construction

Fall 2013 — Project Completion

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