TRAFFIC ALERT: Right lane closure on SB US-71 at Bannister Rd. for pavement repair, Oct. 3-4

JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting a right lane closure on southbound U.S. Route 71 from north of Hickman Hills to north of Bannister Road from 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3rd until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4th. Motorists may experience delays. All work is weather permitting.

This will be an ongoing project that includes replacing several bridges. This project also includes 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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