JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas has more construction work at the I-435 and I-70 interchange this week. As part of this work, there will be a rolling slowdown in place along both east and westbound I-70 and north and southbound I-435 at approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 9. The slowdown should only last for a few minutes. Additionally, there will be various lanes closed near the Interstate 435 and I-70 this week. The closures are part of the I-435 and I-70 interchange improvement project. This work will have impacts to traffic. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, leave early, or consider an alternate route. All work is weather permitting.
Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10
- The left lane of the exit ramp from northbound I-435 to Stadium Drive will be closed for bridge construction daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, May 6, through Friday, May 10.
Monday, May 6
- The right lane of northbound I-435 from Raytown Road to Stadium Drive will be closed for pavement removal on Monday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The left lane of southbound I-435 from I-70 to Stadium Drive will be closed for milling operations on Monday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The ramp from northbound I-435 to eastbound I-70’s outer road will be closed OVERNIGHT for aggregate work beginning on Monday, May 6, from 10 p.m. until approximately 2 a.m. the following morning.
- The left lane of southbound I-435 from I-70 to Stadium Drive will be closed OVERNIGHT for bridge deck work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.
Tuesday, May 7
- The right lane of northbound I-435 from I-70 to Stadium Drive will be closed for pavement removal on Tuesday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The right lane of southbound I-435 from I-70 to Stadium Drive will be closed OVERNIGHT for bridge deck work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning.
- There will be rolling slowdowns in all directions along both I-435 and I-70 place beginning at 7 p.m. that should only last about five minutes.
Thursday, May 9
- There will be rolling slowdowns in all directions along both I-435 and I-70 place beginning at 7 p.m. that should only last about five minutes.
This project will have significant impacts on traffic for two full construction seasons. For more information about this project, visit our website. 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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