As September rolls in, drivers should be aware of increased construction activity at the I-435 and U.S. 69 interchange. Starting the first week of September, both the westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 ramp and northbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435 ramp will be fully closed overnights through September 20.

During this closure, the following detours will be marked:

Northbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435:

• Continue north on U.S. 69 and exit at 103rd Street
• Turn right on 103rd Street and take the ramp to southbound U.S. 69
• Follow signs to westbound I-435

Westbound I-435 Traffic to southbound U.S. 69:

• Follow I-435 to the northbound U.S. 69 on ramp
• Take northbound U.S. 69 to 103rd Street and exit
• Turn right on 103rd Street and take the ramp to southbound U.S. 69

Additionally, drivers should anticipate daytime and nighttime lane reductions along I-435 in both the eastbound and westbound directions from Antioch Road to Quivira Road. These closures are necessary so crews can safely complete new bridge construction at this location. As always, we encourage drivers to be alert and mindful of construction workers when traveling through the project. Please note that all work is weather impacted and subject to change.



More details on these and other closures throughout the project are available on the 69Express project website. For regular construction updates please monitor the project Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) pages, subscribe to the project newsletter or sign up to receive text alerts. 

Construction Update: 119th Street Fully Closed

Aerial view of the new southbound Blue Valley Parkway flyover ramp to southbound U.S. 69

This year, the contractor has completed several project milestones, including the opening of the new southbound Blue Valley Parkway flyover ramp to southbound U.S. 69. Work at the U.S. 69/Blue Valley Parkway interchange will continue in the coming weeks, including an overnight closure of the northbound Blue Valley Parkway off ramp. Please check the project website to be notified of all upcoming closures. Want to see more progress photos? Visit our photo gallery here.

Crews completing a bridge deck pour over 119th Street

In the image above, construction crews are completing a bridge deck pour over 119th Street. The large machine pictured is used to consolidate, smooth, and flatten the concrete. After the concrete deck is complete, crews will cast the bride rails and other finishes on the bridge as the concrete cures.

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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