Construction crews have made significant progress over the past months and are ready to begin the final phase of construction along U.S. 69. Major traffic switches are planned for northbound U.S. 69 from 139th Street to 103rd Street in early May. The traffic switches will move U.S. 69 travers onto completed sections of pavement and open up new areas of work for the contractor. Unfortunately for travelers who access I-435 from U.S. 69 northbound or College Blvd, the traffic switches will require ramp closures and detours. KDOT appreciates drivers' patience as we work through the final months of construction. 

Long-term closures for ramps at I-435/U.S. 69/College Blvd. are scheduled for May 7. Detours and other information are in the next article below.     

Eastbound and westbound I-435 from Quivira Road to Antioch Road in Overland Park will be fully closed to traffic beginning Friday, May 9. Additionally, the ramp for westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 will be fully closed. More information is available below. 

Construction is progressing well at U.S. 69 and 167th Street. The 167th Street interchange at U.S. 69 was fully closed in early April to begin reconstruction. The reconstruction will add south-facing ramps for access to and from both directions of U.S. 69. 167th Street will also be reconstructed, expanding the street to four lanes. Roundabouts will be added at the 167th Street and U.S. 69 ramp intersections. The closure will last through early October. 

Noise wall installation is progressing well and will continue throughout the summer. Additionally, preparations for toll system installation are happening now. More information is in the newsletter article below.  

Ramps at I-435/U.S. 69/College Blvd. will close May 7 

The following ramps will be fully closed to traffic starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7: 

• Eastbound I-435 ramp to northbound U.S. 69 – closed for up to 169 days  
• Northbound U.S. 69 ramp to westbound I-435 – closed for up to 169 days  
• Northbound U.S. 69 ramp to 103ʳᵈ Street – closed for up to 169 days
• Westbound College Blvd. ramp to eastbound I-435 – closed for up to 65 days  

Access to northbound U.S. 69 from College Blvd. will remain open via the newly constructed College Blvd. to northbound U.S. 69 ramp, which is scheduled to open just prior to the ramp closures. A significant traffic shift will take place for northbound U.S. 69 traffic between College Blvd. and 103rd Street prior to these closures. The traffic switch will move traffic into a barrier-separated, head-to-head configuration.  

During the closures, detours will be marked as follows:  

• Eastbound I-435 to northbound U.S. 69 traffic: Take the ramp to southbound U.S. 69. Continue south to 119th Street. Drive east on 119th Street to the northbound U.S. 69 ramp. Head north on U.S. 69.  
• Northbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435 traffic: Continue north on U.S. 69 and take the 95th Street exit ramp. Drive west on 95th Street and take the southbound ramp to U.S. 69. Take the exit ramp to westbound I-435.  
• Northbound U.S. 69 to 103rd Street traffic: Continue north on U.S. 69 and take the 95th Street exit ramp. Drive west on 95th Street and take the southbound ramp to U.S. 69. Take the exit ramp to 103rd Street.  
• Westbound College Blvd. to eastbound I-435 traffic: Continue westbound on College Blvd. to Quivira Rd. Turn north on Quivira Rd. and take the ramp eastbound onto I-435. 

These closures are necessary for roadway/ramp reconstruction and bridge rehabilitation. All scheduled project work is weather permitting and subject to change. 

The maps below show the closure locations marked in red and the detour routes marked in blue, green, and/or orange.  

The legend on each map describes the detour routes.

I-435 at U.S. 69 – Full Weekend Closure 

Eastbound and westbound I-435 from Quivira Road to Antioch Road will be fully closed to traffic beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9. Additionally, the ramp for westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 will be fully closed. All lanes will reopen by Monday, May 12 at 6 a.m. 

These closures are necessary for demolition of the northbound U.S. 69 bridge over I-435. All scheduled project work is weather permitting and subject to change. 

During the closure, detours will be marked as follows:  

Eastbound I-435 Traffic:  

• Travel eastbound I-435 to the southbound U.S. 69 ramp.  
• Take southbound U.S. 69 to the College Boulevard exit ramp.  
• From College Boulevard, use the northbound U.S. 69 entrance ramp. 
• Head north on U.S. 69 to use the eastbound I-435 ramp.  
• Continue eastbound on I-435.  

Westbound I-435 Traffic:  

• Travel westbound I-435 to the northbound U.S. 69 ramp.  
• Take northbound U.S. 69 to the 103rd Street exit ramp.  
• Drive west along 103rd Street. 
• Use the 103rd Street to southbound U.S. 69 entrance ramp. 
• Head south on U.S. 69 to use the westbound I-435 ramp. 
• Continue westbound on I-435. 

The map below shows closure locations marked in red and detour routes marked in blue, green, orange and purple. 

KDOT and KTA Text Scam

Be aware of a nationwide texting scam about unpaid tolls. Neither KDOT nor the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) sends unsolicited text messages. If you receive a suspicious text, do not click links. Learn more about identifying and reporting these scam messages. Individuals who have received a scam message may report it to the Federal Trade Commission or the Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.

Behind the Scenes

Crews have begun installing technology that will support the operation of the express lanes along northbound U.S. 69. The sign above will communicate to drivers the cost to travel in the express lane. The sign will display the toll for a 2-axle vehicle with a KTAG to travel in the express lane to its destination. The two general purpose lanes will remain free to all travelers. Please note: All signs will remain covered until the lanes open to traffic. 

Moving Forward

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