KDOT and KTA complete toll zone inspections

The 69Express Project requires a range of construction activities, including some that may fly under the radar. To prepare the roadway for express lanes, crews are installing underground tolling technology that will work jointly with overhead equipment to accurately capture the KTAG and license plate photos for drivers choosing to utilize the express lanes.

Recently, KDOT and the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) inspected several of these underground conduits to confirm accurate placement prior to new concrete pavement being poured on top of the conduits. As the project continues, all technology will be inspected and tested to ensure seamless, successful operation of the new express lanes.  

Overnight Closure: Blue Valley Parkway

On Sunday night, starting at 5 p.m., the northbound U.S. 69 to Blue Valley Parkway off-ramp and Blue Valley Parkway to southbound U.S. 69 on-ramp will be fully closed for striping and traffic operations. Both ramps will reopen by Monday, August 12 at 6 a.m. Northbound traffic will continue north on U.S. 69 to the College Boulevard exit; southbound traffic will utilize Metcalf Avenue to 135th Street. 

119th Street Update

Starting Friday, August 23 at 7 p.m., eastbound and westbound I-435 will be closed from Quivira Road to Antioch Road for bridge demolition. Additionally, ramps for westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69, eastbound I-435 to northbound U.S. 69, and northbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435 will be fully closed. All lanes and ramps will be reopened by 6 a.m. on Monday, August 26. Construction dates are subject to change. 

The following detours will be marked.

Eastbound I-435 Traffic: 

• Take the I-435 exit ramp to SB U.S. 69. 
• Exit at College Blvd and turn left. 
• Take the College Blvd. to northbound U.S. 69 entrance ramp. 
• Head north on U.S. 69 to I-435 East exit ramp. 
• Proceed eastbound to I-435. 

Westbound I-435 Traffic: 

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

Want to stay up to date on the project? Visit 69Express.org or follow us on Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter) and YouTube at @69Express for more updates. 



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