Buck O’Neil Bridge project road closures to begin Monday

Vision of the future Buck O’Neil Bridge; rendering by Confluence.

Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) crews will be making the following traffic changes next week, as part of the construction of the new U.S. 169 Buck O’Neil Bridge over the Missouri River. All work is weather permitting.

Monday, June 13

Crews will be setting girders requiring the closure of the following ramps and/or lanes beginning at 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. on Monday:

  • Right lane of westbound I-70 at Broadway Blvd.
  • Ramp from 5th Street to westbound I-70
  • Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to westbound I-70
  • Ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35
  • Right lane of northbound Beardsley Rd. at I-70

Tuesday, June 14

Crews will be setting girders requiring the closure of the following ramps and/or lanes beginning at 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday:

  • Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to westbound I-70
  • 5th Street from Washington St. to Beardsley Rd.
  • Ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35
  • Right lane of northbound Beardsley Rd. at I-70

Wednesday, June 15

Crews will be setting girders requiring the closure of the following areas beginning at 9 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday:

  • Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to westbound I-70
  • 5th Street from Washington St. to Beardsley Rd.

The new Missouri River Bridge will cost close to $220 million to construct and is expected to be completed by 2024. The new structure will be reasonably maintained, while providing a safe, connected, and accessible transportation facility that improves system performance.

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.

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.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects, or events, visit www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity.

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