TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane closures scheduled for portions of I-35 near Kearney, Sept. 1

CLAY COUNTY - Crews will make the following lane closures on Interstate 35 at mile marker 25 in Kearney on Friday, Sept. 1 for barrier work. This will not be a complete closure, but motorists may experience delays.

  • Crews will close the northbound left lane on I-35 at mile marker 25 from approximately 6 a.m. until 10 a.m.
  • Crews will close the southbound left lane on I-35 at mile marker 25 from approximately 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.

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 trail and sidewalk. All work is weather permitting.

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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