08/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2026 12:51
JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the ramp from MO 291 to westbound U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit for bridge project operations beginning tomorrow, Aug. 26 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All work is weather permitting.
Additional traffic modifications in the area: REVISED: Closures on MO 291 and U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit for bridge replacement operations | Missouri Department of Transportation
This is part of a larger project at MO 291N and U.S. 50, which includes bridge replacement, road realignment, and ADA improvements from SE 7th Terrace to SE Oldham Parkway in Lee's Summit with a completion date of January 2027. To learn more about the project visit: Missouri Route 291 North and U.S. Route 50 Interchange Improvements in Jackson | Missouri Department of Transportation
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 form the roadway.
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