Kansas City, MO – Drivers traveling through downtown Kansas City should prepare for significant detours tonight as a full closure of eastbound I-670 begins for bridge construction, impacting multiple ramps and interstate connections through the weekend.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), crews will conduct girder installation at the Holmes Street bridge over I-670, resulting in a complete shutdown of eastbound I-670 between the U.S. Highway 71/I-670 interchange and the I-35/I-670 interchange. The closure begins Friday at 7:00 p.m. and is scheduled to last until Monday at 6:00 a.m., weather permitting.
MoDOT officials say eastbound I-670 traffic will be stopped at the I-70/I-670 split on the Kansas side, preventing drivers from entering Missouri via I-670 eastbound. Several entrance ramps will also be closed during the work window, including:
- Northbound I-35 to eastbound I-670
- Southbound I-35 to eastbound I-670
- Genessee Street to eastbound I-670
- Truman Road to eastbound I-670
- McGee Street to eastbound I-670
- Northbound and southbound U.S. 71 to westbound I-670
- Central Avenue to eastbound I-670
To manage congestion, MoDOT says eastbound I-70 traffic will be directed to the north side of the downtown loop to access I-35, U.S. 71, and I-70.
Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time, follow posted detour signs, and consider alternate routes during peak weekend hours. Law enforcement agencies from both Missouri and Kansas will assist with traffic control in affected areas.
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