Bannister Road bridge closed for replacement

See below for traffic modifications:

Sun., March 1, at 9 p.m. until approx. Mon., March 2, at 6:00 a.m.

• Crews will CLOSE the two right lanes of southbound U.S. 71 at Bannister Road.

Sun., March 1, at 9 p.m. until approx. Wed., March 25, at 9:00 p.m.

• Crews will CLOSE northbound U.S. 71 exit ramp to Bannister Road.
• Crews will CLOSE the ramp from Bannister Road to southbound U.S. 71.

This will be an ongoing project and will also include widening of U.S. 71 to develop an additional lane across the new bridges and to the north on U.S. 71 with the new lane ending just south of the Hickman Mills Drive interchange. The project will also improve pedestrian safety and connectivity along Bannister Rd. under U.S. 71. In addition, this project also involves the rehabilitation of culverts to the north and east of the U.S. 71 interchange.

Visit the project page for additional information: U.S. Route 71 Bridge Replacements over Bannister Road in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation

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