REVISED: Lane closures on NB/SB U.S. 71 in Jackson County for various operations, Oct. 23-31

JACKSON COUNTY- The Missouri Department of Transportation is making various upgrades on U.S. Route 71 over Bannister Road (Route W). All work is weather permitting.

Friday, Oct. 23 between 9:00am-3:00pm

• Close the right lane on southbound U.S. 71 from South of Hickman Mills to Bannister Road

Friday, Oct. 23 between 9:00am-4:30pm

• Close the right lane on northbound U.S. 71 from North of I-435 to North of Bannister

(Barrier Wall Removal)

Wednesday, Oct. 28 between 9:00am to 4:30pm

• Close the right lane on northbound U.S. 71 from North of I-435 to Bannister Road

(Mill and Overlay)

Thursday, Oct. 29 between 9:00am-4:30pm

• Close the left (2) lanes northbound on U.S. 71 from South of I-435 to Bannister Road
• Close the right lane northbound on U.S. 71 from Bannister to Hickman Mills

(Mill and Overlay)

Saturday, Oct. 31 between 6:00am-6:00pm

• Close the right lane on southbound U.S. 71 from North of Hickman Mills to South of Bannister Road.

(Mill and Overlay)

ONGOING: Monday, May 18 at approx. 7:00 a.m. until early October 2026

• Crews have CLOSED Bannister Road from Marion Park Drive to Parkwood Ave.

Visit the project page for additional information: U.S. Route 71 Bridge Replacements over Bannister Road in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris form the roadway.

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