The northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 69 over the Missouri River will have temporary closures from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 1, for delivery and setting of girders, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Originally, the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 69 over the Missouri River were to have temporary closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The schedule was changed to accommodate the carrier.
A highway spokesman said this is all part of replacing the current U.S. 69 Bridge over the Missouri River. A new structure will be constructed in its place and will include multiple lanes and bike and pedestrian access. It will be open to traffic in December 2016.
This project is shared by the Kansas Department of Transportation and MoDOT. Follow MoDOT on twitter at twitter.com/MoDOT_KC, #us69moriverbridge for more information.
The Missouri Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey warning signs and use caution when driving through work zones.