MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

09/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/02/2026 09:57

Overnight closures on I-70 WB and U.S. 71/I-29/I-35 NB in downtown KC for sign work, Sept. 14-15

JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting various evening and overnight CLOSURES on I-70 WB and U.S. 71/I-29/I-35 NB at Admiral Blvd. (Exit 2G) for sign replacement operations. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications:

Monday, Sept. 14 - Tuesday, Sept. 15 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

  • I-70 WB will be closed at Admiral Blvd. (exit 2G) in the downtown loop.

*One lane will remain open on U.S. 71/I-29/I-35 NB at Admiral Blvd. (exit 2G) in the downtown loop.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Wednesday, Sept. 16 between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

  • U.S. 71/I-29/I-35 NB will be closed at Admiral Blvd. (exit 2G) in the downtown loop.

*One lane will remain open on I-70 WB at Admiral Blvd. (exit 2G) in the downtown loop.

Motorists are encouraged to find an alternate route utilizing the south and west sides of the downtown loop.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones 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, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT.

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