REVISED: Ramp and lane closures on U.S. 71 at Bannister Road for bridge replacement work, Ongoing

JACKSON COUNTY- The Missouri Department of Transportation will be replacing bridges on U.S. Route 71 over Bannister Road (Route W). While safe to travel on, the original bridges reached the end of their service life. All work is weather permitting.

See below for traffic modifications:

Wednesday, May 19 at 11:00pm until September 2026

• Northbound 71 traffic will utilize the on-and-off ramps to continue NB on U.S. 71.

Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00pm until September 2026

• Southbound 71 traffic will utilize the on-and-off ramps to continue SB on U.S. 71.

Wednesday, May 20 at 4:00pm until September 2026

• Crews will close the ramp from EB I-435 to NB 71.

Addition: Thursday, Aug. 13 - Friday, Aug. 14 between 9:00am and 3:00pm

• Crews will close the left lane on NB 71 north of I-435 to north of Bannister.

This will be an ongoing project and will also include widening of U.S. 71 to develop an additional lane across the new bridges and to the north on U.S. 71 with the new lane ending just south of the Hickman Mills Drive interchange. The project will also improve pedestrian safety and connectivity along Bannister Rd. under U.S. 71. In addition, this project also involves the rehabilitation of culverts to the north and east of the U.S. 71 interchange.

Visit the project page for additional information: U.S. Route 71 Bridge Replacements over Bannister Road in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation

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

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