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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Kansas City area maintenance work for April 6-11
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from April 6 through April 11. All work is weather permitting.
JACKSON COUTNY
Interstate 35 northbound and southbound...
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Improve I-70 KC: Nightly lane closures on I-70 near downtown KC, April 6-10
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will be conducting various nightly lane closures along the Interstate 70 corridor near downtown Kansas City from Monday, April 6 until Friday, April 10. The lane closures will be for earthwork operations related to the Improve...
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REVISED: Intermittent lane/ramp closures at & near NW Barry Rd. & I-29 in Platte, Apr. 6 - 18
PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting various intermittent lane and ramp closures at the following locations Platte County for striping and lighting operations, beginning Mon., April 6 until Sat., April 18...
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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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