Closures on MO 291 and U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit for bridge replacement operations, Aug. 14 -November

JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct various closures and traffic modifications on Missouri Route 291 and U.S. MO 50 for bridge replacement operations. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications:

Friday, Aug. 14 - Saturday Aug. 15 between 7:00am-3:00pm

• Various lane closures on north and southbound MO 291 from SE Oldham to North of Bayberry.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 9:00am

• Place traffic on the new Blue Parkway east and west of MO 291.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12:00pm until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5:00pm

• Close southbound MO 291 from Blue Parkway to the south side of U.S. 50. Motorists are encouraged to utilize Blue Parkway to Todd George.

Friday, Sept. 11 at 10:00am until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5:00pm

• Close northbound MO 291 from the south side of U.S. 50 to the north side of U.S. 50.

Friday, Sept. 11 at 3:00pm

• Open westbound U.S. 50 ramp to MO 291 (Right Turn Movement Only).

Friday, Sept. 11 between 8:00pm -10:00pm

• Close the right lane on westbound U.S. 50 from west of Todd George to west of MO 291.
• Close the left lane on eastbound U.S. 50 from west of MO 291 to east of MO 291.

Friday, Sept. 11 at 10:00pm until Monday, Sept. 14 at 6:00am

Bridge demo traffic modifications:

• Close the left lane on westbound U.S. 50 west of Todd George to the WB U.S. 50 off ramp. Traffic will be diverted to go up and over the ramp.
• Close the left lane on eastbound U.S. 50 west of 291 to the 291 off ramp. Traffic will be diverted to go up and over the ramp.

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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