The Missouri Department of Transportation is shaking up the daily commute with its new bridge replacement project that has taken chunks out of the lanes and exit ramps on I-670 at the Holmes Bridge in Jackson County. For those who rely on these roads for their day-to-day journey, the construction, which began recently and is set to carry on till June 2026, means adjusting routes and padding extra time into travel schedules. It’s all part of the efforts to put in place a new Holmes Street bridge over the thoroughfares of westbound and eastbound I-670.
As reported by the Missouri Department of Transportation, Holmes Street is closed from 14th Street to Truman Road and variable lane closures will continue to be a common sight throughout this extensive period of construction. The present disruptions include the shuttering of the right lane on eastbound I-670 from McGee to the southbound U.S. 71 until November 22, at 8:00 p.m., as well as the westbound I-670 ramp to Locust/Truman Road.
Motorists need to gear up for more immediate changes, like the closure of the left lane on eastbound I-670 from Grand to the I-35/I-29/U.S. 71 Highway Ramp, starting today at 7:00 p.m. and ending early tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. These swift but necessary traffic modifications are just a slice of the larger project to replace the Holmes Street Bridge. The aim is not just to revamp the aging infrastructure, but to ensure a smoother, safer experience for the drivers who stream across it daily.
MoDOT Kansas City, which maintains over 7,000 miles of state roadway, urges travelers to "slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones." For extensive details on this project, visit the MoDOT website's Holmes Street Bridge Replacement page, and follow them for instant updates on social media. Motorists wishing for regular updates on work zones can sign up online or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).
