Kansas City, MO – Drivers should plan for major weekend detours as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) prepares to fully close a key section of Interstate 70 through Kansas City.
According to MoDOT, I-70 will close in both directions between 23rd Street and US-40/31st Street beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, and remain closed until 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10. The shutdown will allow crews to safely conduct bridge demolitions and waterline installations as part of the ongoing I-70 construction improvement project.
MoDOT officials advise drivers to use alternate routes, including I-435, I-670, and US-40, to avoid the construction zone near Kauffman Stadium and the Blue Summit area. Delays are expected throughout the weekend, especially for eastbound travelers heading toward Independence.
The closure is part of MoDOT’s “Improve I-70 KC” project, which aims to modernize one of Missouri’s busiest travel corridors with upgraded bridges, ramps, and utilities.
Motorists are urged to allow extra travel time and watch for posted detours. Real-time updates can be found on MoDOT’s traveler information map at modot.org.
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