The Missouri Department of Transportation has closed the right lane on eastbound I-70 at Manchester Bridge for emergency bridge repair. The bridge barrier was damaged in a crash last night and requires crews to address it immediately for the safety of the driving public.
This closure will last for a week and WILL IMPACT commute times. Be prepared for slower traffic. Alter your departure times to miss peak hours. Scout alternate routes at www.kcscout.net before you leave. Above all, be patient and considerate to your fellow motorists. Use the zipper merge and take turns at the merge point.
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