CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Blue Jay Rd. between Route 152/Kansas St. and Victory Dr. beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20 and will remain closed for approximately 30 days for pavement, sidewalk, lighting, storm sewer, and water line work. Motorists will still be able to access the entrance to UMB. All work is weather dependent.
The is all part of a project to replace the Route 152 Bridge over I-35, make improvements to Kansas Street and Route 291; including adding wider lanes and additional turn lanes. It will also address bicycle and pedestrian needs along the corridor, and a multiple-use path along the south side of Route 152 and Kansas Street. For more details, go to the designated webpage. https://www.modot.org/152-interchange-project
The project is expected to be completed in 2020. This project is in partnership with the Cities of Liberty and Kansas City. All work is weather dependent.
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