JACKSON COUNTY – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge replacement plan to make the following traffic changes next week beginning on Sunday, Dec. 11. All work is weather permitting.
Sunday, Dec. 11
- Beginning at 9 a.m., crews will CLOSE the two left lanes of northbound Interstate 35 at West Pennway Street to approximately I-670 until 3 p.m. This closure is for pavement marking work.
- Beginning at 9 a.m., crews will CLOSE the right lane of westbound I-670 at Broadway Blvd. until approximately 3 p.m. This closure is for pavement marking work.
Tuesday, Dec. 13
- Beginning at 9 a.m., crews will close the right lane of westbound I-670 at Broadway Blvd. until noon for overhead sign work.
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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