Kaw Drive Temporary Closure

Published on October 31, 2022

Kaw Drive between North 57^th Street and I-70 will close temporarily overnight on Tuesday, November 1, and remain closed until the early morning of November 2. The closure is needed to perform flyover bridge work at I-635 and I-70.

The temporary closure is a part of the demolition project on the westbound I-70 to southbound I-635 bridge deck begun earlier this year.

As the project continues, there will be occasional lane closures on I-70 and I-635 in the area. Traffic delays are possible, especially during rush hours, and motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Work will occur Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, and Saturdays as necessary, with occasional overnight work from 7 PM to 5 AM.  

Project detours are marked as follows:

• Primary detour: westbound I-70 traffic will be directed to exit at U.S. 69 (18^th Street) and then south to K-32 (Kansas Avenue), then directed west to southbound I-635.
• Secondary detour: westbound I-70 traffic will be directed to exit at 57^th Street and turn around to go east on eastbound I-70, then south to southbound I-635.

Traffic will be controlled using portable message signs, arrow boards, signage, barricades and traffic cones.

This project is owned and managed by the Kansas Department of Transportation. Clarkson Construction, of Kansas City, Missouri, is the contractor for the $6 million project, which is scheduled to be completed in late December. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1. Drive safely and always wear your seat belt.