Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Wyandotte County Traffic Alert: Southbound I-435 Over Metropolitan Avenue Bridge


KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Southbound I-435 right lane over the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge (between Kansas Avenue and K-32) will be CLOSED for bridge deck repair work, 24/7 round the clock, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13 and will reopen to all traffic at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15 in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County).

There will be two southbound I-435 through lanes still open to traffic during this right lane closure.

Traffic will be directed through the project work zone via signage, cones and arrow boards. Drivers should expect some delays during the daily peak time commutes and may wish to adjust their travel times accordingly.

Updated daily traffic information for this project and the entire Kansas City Metro Area can be viewed online anytime at: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.

The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through the project work zone.