JACKSON COUNTY –MoDOT Kansas City has updated its schedule for construction work at the I-435 and I-70 interchange this week. 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 southbound I-435 between U.S. Highway 40 and Raytown Rd. will be closed again beginning at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. on both Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Thursday, Aug. 29, for paving operations.
- The exit ramp from southbound I-435 to eastbound I-70 will be CLOSED for bridge girder placement OVERNIGHT on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- The exit ramp from southbound I-435 to westbound I-70 will be CLOSED for concrete barrier construction on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The left lane of northbound I-435 from Raytown Rd. to I-70 will be closed for paving operations OVERNIGHT on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.
- There will be various lane closures along westbound I-70 from Stadium Dr to I-435 for bridge construction OVERNIGHT on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.
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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