Districts Impacted
Project Summary
This project will address two bridges on U.S. Highway 50 eastbound in Johnson County. The eastbound bridge over Blackwater River will be rehabilitated and the eastbound bridge over Butcher Branch will be replaced. The project is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026 and be completed in Fall 2027.
Project Milestones
Latest News
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Lane closure scheduled on I-70 in Lafayette County for urgent guardrail repair, Oct. 4
LAFAYETTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing the left lane on Interstate 70 eastbound from the Routes O and M interchange (mile marker 41) to the weigh station exit ramp (mile marker 42) on Saturday, Oct. 4, from...
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Lane closure scheduled on I-70 WB at Adams Dairy Pkwy for urgent pavement repair, Oct. 4
JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing the right lane on Interstate 70 westbound at Adams Dairy Pkwy on Saturday, Oct. 4, from approximately 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., for urgent pavement repair work. Drivers should...
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Kansas City area maintenance work for Oct. 6-10
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from Oct. 6-10. All work is weather permitting.
CLAY COUNTY
Route MM from U.S. Highway 69 to end of state maintenance...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is this project happening?
While safe, the bridges are in poor condition and require maintenance/replacement.
What will be the traffic implications?
Traffic will be managed by a median crossover from eastbound to westbound lanes and head-to-head traffic on westbound lanes. NW 175th Rd. will be closed west of US-50 for the duration of the project.
How much will this project cost?
This project will cost approximately $5.5 million.
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Project Contacts

Jaclyn White
