Lane Closure Scheduled for Portion of Westbound I-70 July 8 - 11

JACKSON COUNTY –The Missouri Department of Transportation will close the right lane of westbound I-70 from Sterling Rd. to Blue Ridge Cutoff DAILY beginning Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and may impact motorists going westbound on I-70. This closure is for shoulder work and grading. All work is weather permitting.

For potential impacts to traffic, please review KC Scout cameras at http://www.kcscout.net or consult our real-time traffic partner, WAZE. All work is weather permitting.

Please remember that all work zones are NO PHONE zones. Buckle up. Phone down. Arrive Alive. 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.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

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