Bridge to be closed Wednesday

The new U.S. 69 Missouri River Bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, for underwater demolition work, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

It will be a complete bridge closure including northbound and southbound lanes, according to MoDOT.

All work depends on the weather. The closure affects Platte and Wyandotte counties.

Motorists are asked to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones, MoDOT stated.

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