JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled several lane and ramp closures near the I-70 and Route 291/I-470 interchange for pavement repairs. This work will begin at 7 p.m. TONIGHT, Friday, May 10. This work will have impacts to traffic in the area as motorists will need to find alternate routes. All work is weather permitting.
Friday, May 10
- Beginning at 7 p.m. until approximately 8 a.m. the following morning, crews will close one lane of northbound I-470/Route 291 for paving operations in the vicinity of the I-70 interchange. Additionally, crews will be closing several ramps for this paving operation. The following ramps will be CLOSED at various times throughout the evening:
- The northbound I-470 off and on ramps to U.S. Highway 40.
- The ramp from northbound I-470 to eastbound I-70.
- The loop ramp from eastbound I-70 to northbound I-470.
- The loop ramp from northbound I-470 to westbound I-70.
- The ramp from westbound I-70 to northbound I-470.
- The ramp from northbound I-470 to 39th
This project will have significant impacts on overnight traffic. For potential impacts to traffic, please review KC Scout cameras at http://www.kcscout.net or consult our real-time traffic partner, WAZE.
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.
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