CLAY/JACKSON COUNTIES – Crews will be making the following traffic changes as part of the construction of the new U.S. 169 Buck O’Neil Bridge over the Missouri River. These closures are for girder delivery. Please note that some information has changed. All work is weather permitting.
Monday, June 13
- Crews will be setting girders requiring the closure of the following ramps and/or lanes beginning at 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, June 13.
- The right lane of westbound I-70 at Broadway Blvd.
- The ramp from 5th Street to westbound I-70.
- The ramp from Beardsley Rd. to westbound I-70.
- The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35.
- The right lane of northbound Beardsley Rd. at I-70.
- The ramp from northbound Broadway Blvd. to westbound I-70.
Tuesday, June 14
- Crews will be setting girders requiring the closure of the following ramps and/or lanes until approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14. The start time of these closures vary and are listed below.
- The ramp from Beardsley Rd. to westbound I-70 beginning at 7 a.m.
- The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35 beginning at 9 a.m.
- The right lane of northbound Beardsley Rd. at I-70 beginning at 9 a.m..
- The ramp from 5th Street from Washington St. to Beardsley Rd. will be CLOSED beginning at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, until approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.
Wednesday, June 15
- Crews will be setting girders requiring the closure of the following areas until approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15.
- The ramp from Beardsley Rd. to westbound I-70 beginning at 7 a.m.
- 5th Street from Washington St. to Beardsley Rd. until 3 p.m.
The new Missouri River Bridge will cost close to $220 million dollars to construct and expected to be completed by 2024. The new structure will be reasonably maintained, while providing a safe, connected, and accessible transportation facility that improves system performance.
The current Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 169 over the Missouri River, and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river. While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected service life.
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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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