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July 12, 2023 – For immediate release:
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews to CLOSE EB I-70 at SB I-35 and traffic pattern changes on I-70 on July 15
JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will CLOSE the all three lanes of eastbound Interstate 70 at southbound Interstate 35 for pavement and sign work from approximately 12 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday July 15. Traffic will be diverted onto the southbound I-35 ramp.
After the work is completed, crews will then close right lane of both eastbound and westbound Interstate 70 at Broadway Blvd. beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 15 (rescheduled from July 11), for approximately 40 days. This closure is for pavement widening work and will REDUCE I-70 to ONE LANE in each direction. This work will cause impacts to traffic and motorists are advised to plan ahead, leave early, or consider alternate routes if possible. There will also be the following traffic changes listed below. All work is weather permitting.
Saturday, July 15
Beginning at approximately 12 a.m. crews will make the following CLOSURES pavement and sign work.
- Crews will CLOSE Eastbound I-70 at southbound I-35 until 7 p.m. for pavement and sign work. Traffic will be diverted onto southbound I-35.
- Crews will CLOSE Ramp from southbound I-35 to westbound I-70 until 7 p.m.
- Crews will CLOSE the two left lanes of westbound I-70 at I-35 to Beardsley Road until 7 p.m.
- Crews will CLOSE the ramp from Independence/Admiral to Westbound I-70
At approximately 7 p.m. crews will make the following traffic pattern change
- Beginning at 4 a.m. crews will close the right lane of eastbound I-70 at Broadway Blvd. for approximately 40 days for pavement widening work. – Rescheduled from the week of July 10
- Beginning at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, crews will close the right lane of westbound I-70 at Broadway Blvd. for approximately 40 days for pavement widening work. – Rescheduled from the week of July 10
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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