JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the westbound U.S. Route 50 on ramp from Missouri Route 291 in Lee's Summit beginning on Thurs., Oct. 16 (TONIGHT) at approx. 8 p.m. until Friday, Oct. 17 at 5 a.m. for barrier wall operations. All work is weather permitting.

This is part of a larger project at MO 291N and U.S. 50, which includes bridge replacement, road realignment, and ADA improvements from SE 7th Terrace to SE Oldham Parkway in Lee's Summit with a completion date of January 2027.

Additional work for this project: Closure of Douglas Street at SE Blue Parkway in Lee's Summit for utility operations, NOW - Oct. 31 | Missouri Department of Transportation

To learn more about the project visit: Missouri Route 291 North and U.S. Route 50 Interchange Improvements in Jackson | 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 be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

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