JACKSON/CLAY COUNTIES – Due to the chance of inclement weather on Saturday, March 14, The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin a two year bridge rehabilitation project on the I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River one day early. MoDOT will make the following traffic changes as part of the rehab project;
Crews will close the right lane of northbound I-435 between Front St. and Route 210 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, March 13 for pavement marking work
Crews will close the right lane of southbound I-435 between Route 210 and Front St. from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday, March 13 for pavement marking work
Originally, work for this rehab project was scheduled to begin on Saturday, March 14. Additional lane closure information will come at a later date.
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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