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.

MoDOT Scheduled Closures on I-35 in Clay County This Week

Drivers traveling along I-35 from Kearney could be impacted by road work over the next week.

Motorists driving in Clay County should prepare for temporary ramp and truck stop closures as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) conducts pavement repair work from Thursday, April 25, through Wednesday, May 1. All scheduled work is weather dependent.

Traffic Modifications:

Revised Schedule: The southbound I-35 off-ramp to US-69 will be closed Friday, April 25, from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. for maintenance.

Canceled: A previously planned closure of the northbound truck stop between Lightburne Street and 19th Street, originally set for nightly shutdowns from Tuesday, April 29, through Thursday, May 1, has been canceled.

MoDOT urges motorists to reduce speed and stay alert when traveling through work zones. Officials noted that work zones may vary, ranging from moving operations—such as striping, patching, or mowing—to short-term lane closures for repairs or debris removal.

MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway across nine counties. To receive work zone notifications, sign up online or contact MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Permit Work Requires I-35 Lane Closures

Permit work requires MoDOT to temporarily close some interstate lanes this week. Traffic may be impacted by these closures.

Permit work requires temporary lane closures on northbound and southbound I-35. The work will take place just north of the MO Route 291 Interchange or near Mile Marker 18.4 in Liberty on Tuesday, Sept. 10 until Friday, Sept. 13.

Work will be in progress between the hours of 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily for a fiber optic project. This is not a complete closure, but motorists should expect delays. All work is weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Highway 33 Closed due to Culvert Failure

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the closure of Missouri Highway 33 between Kearney and Holt.

Missouri Route 33 between MO Route CC and Burris Road near Holt and Kearney will be closed until further notice effective Wednesday, August 28. The closure is expected to begin between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm.

The closure is due to a culvert failure according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The official signed detour for this closure is I-35 in both directions.

The reopening date is currently unknown until the project can be designed, awarded, and replaced.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity.

 Brian Watts contributed to this story.