LEE’S SUMMIT – The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to close the following ramps tonight, Thursday, April 25, on Interstate 470 for paving operations. This will significantly impact traffic traveling through those areas.
Closures begin at 7 p.m. and go until 5 a.m., Friday, April 26.
- Crews will CLOSE all four I-470 ramps at Douglas.
- Crews will CLOSE the ramp from southbound I- 470 to Bowlin Road.
- Crews will CLOSE the ramp from Bowlin Road to northbound I-470.
This work is part of a 13-mile paving project along I-470 from Raytown Road to 39th Street that began on April 7 that will run mainly nighttime operations.
Review the planned work on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org. To review the traffic impacts, visit KC Scout’s website at www.kcscout.net.
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 (275-666).