CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to reduce traffic to one lane on both northbound and southbound Interstate 35 between Fishing River Bridge and Route 92 in Kearney for construction of the new I-35 and 19th street interchange. These lane closures will take place from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 4. All work is weather permitting.
This work is part a larger project, which is in partnership with the City of Kearney. MoDOT will construct a new interchange on I-35 at 19th Street (144th Street) approximately 1 mile south of Route 92. The new interchange will cross over I-35 and will include ramps to/from I-35. The improvements will also include bike lanes and accommodate pedestrians with trails and sidewalks.
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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