Bridge work will CLOSE various lanes, ramps and portions of downtown loop this weekend

JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will be beginning bridge work along the westbound Interstate 70 ramp to southbound I-35 just after Broadway Blvd. requiring the TOTAL CLOSURE of various portions along the north side of the downtown loop beginning at approximately 10 p.m. on Friday, April 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, April 24. This will have significant impacts to traffic. There will be no signed detour, motorists are advised to plan ahead, seek alternate routes, and be prepared for delays. All work is weather permitting.

As of Tuesday, April 18, the following ramps are CLOSED long-term:

• The ramp from Beardsley Road to 6th Street is closed until approximately June 2023 for bridge work.
• The ramp from eastbound I-70 to 6th Street is closed until approximately June 2023 for bridge work.
• The ramp from 5th Street to southbound I-35 is closed until approximately November 2023 for bridge work.
• The ramp from westbound I-70 to southbound I-35 is closed until approximately November 2023 for bridge work.

Downtown Loop Closures: Friday, April 21 – Monday, April 24

• Beginning at 10 p.m., crews will CLOSE eastbound I-70 at southbound I-35 until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, April 24.
  • Motorists will be routed to eastbound I-670.
    
     
• Beginning at 10 p.m., crews will CLOSE westbound I-70 at northbound I-35 until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, April 24
  • Motorists should use westbound I-670 during this time.
    
     
• Beginning at 10 p.m., crews will CLOSE southbound I-35 at westbound I-70 until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, April 24.
  • Motorists should use westbound I-670 via eastbound I-70 during this time.
    
     
• Beginning at 10 p.m., crews will CLOSE northbound I-35 at eastbound I-670 until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, April 24.
  • Motorists will be routed to eastbound I-670.
    
     
• This work will include the following ramp closures beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 21, until approximately 5 a.m. on Monday, April 24:
  • The ramp from Beardsley Road to westbound I-70 will be closed.
  • The ramp from 5th Street to westbound I-70 will be closed.
  • The ramp from 5th Street to southbound I-35 will be closed. 
  • The ramp from Independence Ave. to westbound I-70 will be closed.
  • The ramp from MO Route 9 to westbound I-70 will be closed.
  • The E. Independence Ave/Troost ramp to westbound I-70 will be closed.
  • The ramp from 12th Street to northbound I-35 will be closed.

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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