JACKSON/CLAY COUNTIES – The Missouri Department of Transportation has moved the date of a two year bridge rehabilitation project on the I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River, which straddles Jackson and Clay Counties.
Officials with the Kansas City District Office determined the traffic configuration needed for the rehabilitation project during the winter months of 2019 wouldn’t be prudent for motorists.
Instead, the rehab project is now slated to commence in late March of 2020.
However, crews will be performing some smaller scope rehabilitation work during the fall of 2019, which may cause intermittent lane closures.
This is all part of a project to replace the bridge deck, reinforce the structural steel and repair the substructure of the aging structure. There will also be scour repair work in the Missouri River.
The I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River was built in 1972 and is showing signs of wear. The bridge sees about 81,500 vehicles each day, connecting motorists in the Northland and the Kansas City area.
The rehabilitation project is still expected to be completed by December 2021.
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.
For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).