LEE’S SUMMIT – The Kansas City District of the Missouri Department of Transportation announced their 2018 construction projects this week, 11 of which will be open for bid on Jan. 19.
With more than 60 projects scheduled to open or be under construction this year, the district is anticipating another busy, productive construction season. Projects range from high-impact bridge and interchange repairs to almost 500 miles of resurfacing. The department is making a more than $200 million in much needed infrastructure investment in the region.
Key projects to watch for include:
- More bridge repairs and replacements along the I-470 corridor through Lee’s Summit, including the Douglas Street Bridge.
- Continued work on the Route 50 and Route 291 Interchange Project, also in Lee’s Summit.
- A rehabilitation project on the Buck O’Neil Bridge, which will limit traffic to only northbound.
- Several bridge rehabilitation and repair projects on I-70 including the Pittman, Chrysler and Phelps Bridges near the stadiums, as well as the 8th, 9th, 10th and Charlotte Street bridges downtown.
- I-435 and Route 210 Interchange project will continue through December.
- I-70 and Route F Interchange Project in Oak Grove will change this busy trucking interchange into a more efficient diverging diamond.
- I-70 and Route 65 Bridges in Marshall will also undergo extensive rehabilitation.
- I-435 South Loop Link corridor project will upgrade bridges and pavement from State Line Road to Grandview Road.
“Motorists will see several large interchange and bridge projects and a lot of paving work this year. Construction season will be upon us before we know it, so Buckle Up and put your Phone Down. We want everyone to arrive home safe at the end of each day,” said Assistant District Engineer Chris Redline.
For a complete list of projects, visit www.modot.org/kansascity and click on “Work by County.”
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