For those who regularly traverse the urban tangle of Kansas City's highways, a significant roadwork announcement comes with an advisory for impending travel disruptions. According to information provided by MoDOT, a scheduled repaving project will result in closures along westbound I-670 from Troost Avenue to near 18th Street on the dates of next Friday to June 2, and again from June 6 to June 9.
During these periods, motorists will face a considerable detour, with the entire stretch of WB I-670 shut down from 7 p.m. on Friday evenings until 6 a.m. the following Monday mornings. The closures include multiple on and off-ramps that serve as critical junctures for drivers, specifically the ramps from NB U.S. 71 to WB I-670, and those leading to streets like Broadway Blvd. and Truman Rd.
Drivers are urged to anticipate delays and plan alternative routes, as the main detour will redirect traffic onto I-70. The closures are part of a larger initiative to revamp both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-670 to the state line, aiming to enhance the highway's durability and serviceability. The detours and scheduled construction work signal a temporary inconvenience for the promise of smoother, safer drives in the future.
MoDOT has advised local motorists to exercise caution and patience when driving through work zones, stating, "Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones."
