Crews have updated the information regarding several road closures part of the Buck O’Neil Bridge replacement project beginning next week. All work is weather permitting.
- Monday, Aug. 22
- Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, crews will CLOSE eastbound and westbound 4th Street from Washington St. to Beardsley Rd. until approximately late September 2022. There will be a signed detour.
- Tuesday, Aug. 23
- NEW: Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, crews will CLOSE the ramp from eastbound I-70 to 6th Street/Broadway Blvd. until approximately 3 p.m. for bridge work.
- Wednesday, Aug. 24
- NEW: Beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24 crews will CLOSE the ramp from eastbound I-70 to 6th Street/Broadway Blvd. until approximately 3 p.m. for bridge work.
- Thursday, Aug. 25
- Updated NEW: Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25 crews will CLOSE the ramp from eastbound I-70 to 6th Street/Broadway Blvd. until approximately 3 p.m. for bridge work.
- Friday, Aug. 26
- Updated NEW: Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 crews will CLOSE the ramp from eastbound I-70 to 6th Street/Broadway Blvd. until approximately 3 p.m. for bridge work.
- Monday, Aug. 29
- SCHEDULE CHANGED: Beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, crews will CLOSE northbound and southbound Broadway Blvd. from approximately 4th Street to Woodswether Rd. until approximately late September 2022. There will be a signed detour.
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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