MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

11/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2026 15:21

Various traffic modifications on U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit for bridge work, Nov. 9-13

JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct various traffic modifications on U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications:

Monday, November 9 at 6:00 a.m. until Friday, November 13 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Close the right lane on EB U.S. 50 east of Jefferson to NB MO 291.
  • Close the ramp from U.S. 50 to NB MO 291/Hamblin.

Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. until Friday, November 13 at 5:00 a.m.

  • Close various lanes both EB and WB U.S. 50 from Todd George to Jefferson.

Friday, November 13 at 5:00 a.m. until Tuesday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m.

  • East and westbound traffic on U.S. 50 will use the on and off ramps to continue on U.S. 50.

(Bridge reconstruction, Pavement Improvements)

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. 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 also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

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