Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, April 18

JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES - Crews with the Buck O'Neil Bridge project will make the following closures and traffic pattern changes.

Thursday, April 18

• Crews will close the ramp from WB I-70 to SB I-35 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
• Crews will close the ramp from 5th Street to SB I-35 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

* Please note the ramps the following ramps will have intermittent closures through April 2024.

• Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to WB I-70
• Ramp from 5th Street to WB I-70
• Ramp from Beardsley Rd to 6th Street

RAMP CLOSURE:NOW through May 31

• The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35 will be closed for repair and rehabilitation as part of the Buck O'Neil Bridge project.

The current Buck O'Neil Memorial Bridge is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 169 over the Missouri River and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river. While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected service life.

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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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