Closures and Flagging Scheduled on MO 33

Drivers in Clay County should plan for delays and detours as the Missouri Department of Transportation conducts pipe replacement work on Missouri Route 33 at 172nd Street. The work will take place from Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10, and is weather-dependent.

Traffic modifications for the project include:

Monday, July 7 – Thursday, July 10: 172nd Street will be closed on the west side of MO 33 beginning at 7 am, Monday through 7 pm, Thursday.

Monday, July 7: MoDOT will conduct a flagging operation on MO 33 at 172nd Street from 9 am, to 7 pm.

Tuesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 10: MO 33 will be closed at 172nd Street starting at 9 am, Tuesday through 7 pm. Thursday.

These closures are part of a broader infrastructure improvement effort along MO 33. A separate bridge replacement project is already underway, resulting in a full closure of MO 33 between Route CC and Burris Road near Holt and Kearney. For more details on that project, visit MoDOT’s website: Missouri Route 33 Bridge Replacement in Clay County.

MoDOT urges drivers to slow down, stay alert, and obey all traffic signs when traveling through construction zones. Work zones may involve lane shifts, flagging operations, or short-term closures for maintenance tasks like patching, striping, or mowing.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Nightly Lane Closures on I-35 Near Pleasant Valley Road

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced that nightly lane closures will take place along both northbound and southbound I-35 from the I-29/I-35 split to Pleasant Valley Road. The closures are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 16, and continue through Friday, October 10, to allow for pavement improvements and striping operations.

Work will take place nightly from approximately 8 pm to 6 am, and motorists should be prepared for potential delays. MoDOT advises that all work is weather permitting.

Drivers are urged to slow down and stay alert in all work zones. MoDOT reminds the public that work zones may look different depending on the type of operation—whether it’s striping, patching, mowing, or short-term repairs.

For updates and more information on Missouri roadwork, visit modot.org.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Route 92 Closure Near Kearney Begins July 7

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced a full closure of Missouri Route 92 in both directions near Kearney for slide repair operations beginning Monday, July 7.

The closure will affect the stretch of Route 92 between Cameron Road and Route RA/Old Quarry Road. Work is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. on July 7 and continue through 8 p.m. on Friday, July 25, weather permitting.

Drivers in the area should plan ahead and find alternate routes during the three-week closure. MoDOT reminds motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed, and stay alert in and around work zones. Even short-term or temporary repairs can create hazardous driving conditions.

Details and updates on the project can be found on the MoDOT website under the Missouri Route 92 Slide Repair Operations in Clay County page. For broader information on road conditions, ongoing projects, and traffic alerts, visit www.modot.org/kansascity, or follow MoDOT Kansas City on social media platforms including X (@MoDOT_KC) and Facebook.

Motorists can also call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or sign up online for email updates related to work zones and closures in the Kansas City region.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Bridge Replacement Set to Begin North of Kearney

Construction is scheduled to begin next week on a long-awaited bridge replacement on Missouri Route 33, approximately 5.5 miles north of Kearney and 1 mile south of Holt. The project site is located between Missouri Route CC and Burris Road, near the curve where MO 33 turns east approaching Holt from the south.

This section of MO 33 has been closed since August 28, 2024, following a culvert failure that made the roadway unsafe. The existing culvert structure, believed to have been originally built by the county before 1920, was later expanded in 1922 when the route became part of the state highway system.

Construction of the new bridge could not begin until the project was fully designed, awarded, necessary right of way was acquired, and utilities were relocated. Now, with those steps completed, crews are ready to begin work. The road closure will remain in place throughout the project, with completion expected by mid-September—weather permitting.

Officials will announce when the road is reopened to traffic. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes during the construction period.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.