Kansas City, Missouri – A full closure of eastbound Interstate 670 will disrupt downtown traffic this weekend as crews install bridge girders near the Holmes Street bridge.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, eastbound I-670 will be closed beginning 7 p.m. Friday and remain shut down until 6 a.m. Monday between the U.S. 71/U.S. 40 interchange and the I-35/I-670 interchange. All work is weather permitting.
In addition to the main interstate closure, several entrance ramps will also be closed starting 9 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday. Those include McGee Street, Genesee Street, Truman Road, Central Avenue, and ramps from northbound and southbound I-35 to eastbound I-670. Ramps connecting U.S. 71 to westbound I-670 will also be shut down.
MoDOT officials said crews will close eastbound I-670 on the Kansas side at the I-70/I-670 split, directing traffic away from the work zone. Eastbound drivers on I-70 will be routed to the north side of the downtown loop to access I-35, U.S. 71, and I-70.
The closures are part of ongoing bridge work involving girder installation at the Holmes Street overpass, a critical structure in the downtown corridor.
Drivers are urged to plan alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and watch for posted detours and message boards throughout the weekend. The area typically carries heavy commuter and event traffic, particularly during evening hours.
MoDOT noted that a separateffected westbound I-670 closures are scheduled for Feb. 13–16, with additional details posted on the agency’s website.
This closure is expected to significantly affect downtown commuters, late-night workers, and weekend travelers using the downtown loop.
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