JACKSON/CLAY COUNTIES – The Missouri Department of Transportation is happy to announce the opening of all lanes of the I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River. Crews have been rehabbing this stretch of roadway near Worlds of Fun for the past 18 months. MoDOT KC wishes to thank all citizens of Kansas City for their patience.
However, crews will briefly close two lanes of northbound and southbound I-435 between Front St. and Route 210, Monday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 30 for rumble strip work. This is the finishing touches to this project.
This was 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 showed signs of aging and wear. The structure sees about 81,500 vehicles each day.
The reopening of the I-435 Bridge over the Missouri River comes at a crucial time. The holiday weekend is upon us and Missouri citizens will be travelling throughout the state. The Missouri Department of Transportation is encouraging all motorists to obey the posted speed limits, don’t drive distracted and fasten your seatbelt.
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