On Monday, July 30, an overlay project will begin on eastbound I-70 on the Lewis and Clark Viaduct bridges over the Kansas River in Wyandotte County.
This will be a two phase project which includes application of a polymer overlay on the bridge deck. Work will take place daily, Monday through Friday.
For phase one of the project, beginning on Monday, July 30 at 9:00 a.m., eastbound I-70 will be reduced to two open lanes (two lane closed) across the Lewis and Clark Viaduct, 24/7 round the clock, throughout the project duration. Traffic will be restricted to two 11-foot lanes with a posted speed limit of 45 mph through the project work zone.
As well, the ramps from Washington Boulevard eastbound I-70 and from Fairfax Avenue to eastbound I-70 will be closed will be closed during phase one work. A marked detour will be provided. Traffic will detour via Minnesota Avenue to eastbound I-70.
For phase two of the project, eastbound I-70 will be closed at 3rd Street, 24/7 round the clock, for the duration of the project. A marked detour will be provided. Traffic will detour via 3rd Street to Minnesota Avenue then back to eastbound I-70.
Traffic will remain in two open lanes (two lanes closed) across the Lewis and Clark Viaduct. Traffic will continue to be restricted to two 11-foot lanes with a posted speed limit of 45 mph through the project work zone.
The ramp from Washington Boulevard to eastbound I-70 will remain closed. Advance notification will be sent under separate cover when phase two of the project begins.
Drivers should expect major delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible. Advance message boards will alert traffic to the lane and ramp closures.
Updated traffic information for this bridge overlay project can be viewed online: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.
