JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be replacing the Interstate 435 bridges over 87th Street beginning next week. The existing bridges, constructed in 1967, are nearing the end of their service lives and need to be replaced. More details about this project can be found here. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2023. Construction work will require the following traffic changes. All work is weather permitting.
Monday, March 13
- The right lane of northbound I-435 will be CLOSED at 87th Street for shoulder paving beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, until approximately 6 a.m. the following morning.
- The right lane of southbound I-435 will be CLOSED at 87th Street beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 13, until 6 a.m. the following morning.
Tuesday, March 14
- Northbound I-435 will be reduced to ONE LANE at 87th Street for barrier wall placement beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, until approximately 5 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should note that once the barrier wall is placed, the left lane of northbound I-435 will remain CLOSED for the duration of the project (approximately September 2023).
Wednesday, March 15
- Southbound I-435 will be reduced to ONE LANE at 87th Street for barrier wall placement beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, until approximately 5 a.m. the following morning. Motorists should note that once the barrier wall is placed, the left lane of southbound I-435 will remain CLOSED for the duration of the project.
Thursday, March 16
- There will be intermittent rolling slow-downs for pavement marking along both northbound and southbound I-435 at 87th Street beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 16, until approximately 3 p.m.
Monday, March 20
- The left lane of westbound and eastbound 87th Street will be CLOSED under I-435 beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 20, until approximately Saturday, September 30.
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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