CLAY COUNTY, MO - The Missouri Department of Transportation is adding an auxiliary lane on Route 169 between I-29 and Englewood Road to provide a smoother route while increasing capacity. Work is under way and is expected to be complete by December 15, weather permitting.

            Motorists driving on northbound Route 169 should expect delays through the area, as crews have closed the right shoulder, limiting the lane widths through the work zone. Crews have set barrier to begin work on the additional lane that will run from I-29 to Englewood. The additional lane, or auxiliary lane, will serve as an exit-only lane from northbound Route 169 to Englewood, which will also allow traffic from I-29 exiting onto Route 169 more time to merge into the mainline traffic. This additional lane will increase capacity, improve mobility and reduce delays through this high-traffic area.

            In addition to the auxiliary lane, crews will resurface northbound Route 169 through the same area, creating a smoother road for motorists. As construction continues, crews will move the lane closure to the left lane to finish resurfacing work. All lanes will be open to traffic by December 15, weather permitting.

For more information about other projects in the Kansas City Area, please visit http://www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter or send questions and comments to kccommunityrelations@modot.mo.gov.

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