LEE’S SUMMIT – The Missouri Department of Transportation will open the Douglas Street bridge over Interstate 470 beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 15 until approximately 3 p.m. that afternoon. This bridge has undergone a full replacement. Motorists should expect various lane shifts during this time and are encouraged to plan ahead or find an alternate route if possible. All work is weather permitting.
Please remember that all work zones are NO PHONE zones. Buckle up. Phone down. Arrive Alive.
Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.
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