Heads up, drivers heading to Kansas City International Airport next Monday. You might want to set the alarm a bit earlier. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is rolling up its sleeves for some pavement repair on the main flyover bridge entrance into the airport, which translates to various lane closures that may just snag your commute. The work is scheduled for Monday, and will be carried out between the morning hours of 9 am and stretching until about 3 pm, MoDOT announced.
Even though this isn't shaping up to be a total shutdown, delays are pretty much a given. MoDOT's advisory points out that all of these repairs hinge on what Mother Nature decides to do that day, so keep an eye on the skies too. They're also tossing out a gentle reminder to motorists, to slow down, and everything will be just peachy. Not all work zones are created equal – some are on the move like striping, patching, or even mowing. Then you've got the quick pop-up types, for speedy fixes or just to clear out some debris.
MoDOT wants to minimize any travel headaches so they're giving the heads up ahead of the curve – as in now. Information about the airport flyover bridge operations confirms that commuters should indeed expect traffic snarls close to KCI. If you've got a flight to catch, or you're picking up your favorite auntie who loves to comment on how late you are, factor in some extra travel time.
