JACKSON/CLAY COUNTIES – The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin a two year bridge rehabilitation project on the I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River, which straddles Jackson and Clay Counties. MoDOT will make the following traffic changes as part of the rehab project;
Crews will reduce southbound I-435 down to one lane between Parvin Rd. and Front Street from 7 a.m. Saturday, March 14 until 5 a.m. Monday, March 16 for traffic realignment work
Crews will close the ramps from eastbound and westbound Route 210 to southbound I-435 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 for traffic realignment work. Route 210 traffic wishing to travel south on I-435 should travel north on I-435 and turn around at the Parvin Rd. exit.
Crews will reduce southbound I-435 down to one lane between Parvin Rd. and Front St. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, March 16 and again Tuesday, March 17 for traffic realignment work
Crews will reduce northbound I-435 down to one lane between Front St. and Parvin Rd. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, beginning Tuesday, March 17 and continuing through Friday, March 20 for traffic realignment work
Road closures in this area has the potential for creating significant traffic slowdowns. We encourage motorists to plan ahead.
This is all part of a project to replace the bridge deck, reinforce the structural steel and repair the substructure of the aging bridge.
The I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River, located just south of Worlds of Fun was built in 1972 and is showing signs of aging and wear. The structure sees about 81,500 vehicles each day. This rehab project is slated to be complete 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.
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