Motorists who frequent Interstate 35 should be prepared for some midweek delays. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced a lane closure on northbound I-35 south of Poe Avenue in Clay County. This is to facilitate signal and lighting work on KC Scout equipment. According to an announcement on MoDOT's website, drivers should expect this closure on Wednesday, from about 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
During the closure, slated for the mid-morning to midday timeframe, it's expected that traffic may back up and cause significant delays for those heading north. While passing the work zone, motorists are asked by MoDOT to slow down and maintain vigilance. They emphasize not all work zones will look the same, varying from moving operations to short-term, stationary interventions for repairs or clearing debris.
With the safety of both workers and drivers in mind, MoDOT reminds the public to adhere to posted signage and be alert for sudden changes in traffic patterns. The scheduled work is, as always, subject to the whims of weather, and any updates or changes in the work schedule will likely be communicated through MoDOT's traffic advisories.
MoDOT's team, requiring the lane closure to make necessary repairs to the signal and lighting systems, will be active in the work area during stated hours. Their efforts, critical to the maintenance of infrastructure and safety systems, implore the community's cooperation to ensure a smooth operation. As stated on MoDOT's page, "Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones."
