JACKSON COUNTY –MoDOT Kansas City will continue with construction work at the I-435 and I-70 interchange this week beginning on Monday, Aug. 12. This work involves various lane and ramp CLOSURES, as well as a rolling slowdown. It will have impacts to traffic. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, leave early, or consider an alternate route. All work is weather permitting.
- The left lane of westbound I-70 from Stadium Dr. to I-435 will be CLOSED for bridge construction on both Monday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
- There will be a rolling slowdown in all directions along both I-70 and I-435 on both Monday, Au. 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 14 , at 7:15 p.m. These rolling slowdowns should only last about five minutes.
- Eastbound I-70 between U.S. Highway 40 and Stadium Dr. will be reduced to ONE LANE for bridge girder placement beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, until 5 a.m. the following morning.
- Additionally, the on ramps to eastbound I-70 from Jackson Ave., Van Brunt Blvd., and U.S. Highway 40 will be CLOSED during this time.
- Westbound I-70 between Blue Ridge Cutoff and Manchester Trafficway will be reduced to ONE LANE for bridge girder placement beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, until approximately 5 a.m. the following morning.
- Additionally, the on ramps to westbound I-70 from U.S. Highway 40 and Blue Ridge Cutoff will be CLOSED during this time.
This project will have significant impacts on traffic for two full construction seasons. For more information about this project, visit our website. For potential impacts to traffic, please review KC Scout cameras at http://www.kcscout.net or consult our real-time traffic partner, WAZE.
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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