Portion of Interstate 70 in Kansas City Closing for Bridge Demolition

Crews will tear down two bridges as part of the Improve I-70 KC Project over the weekend of February 20-23.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A portion of Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Missouri will be closed in both directions this weekend as crews demolish two bridges as part of the Improve I-70 KC Project. The closures will start as early as 9am on Friday, February 20 and are expected to reopen by 6am on Monday, February 23.

Why it matters

The bridge demolitions are part of a larger infrastructure improvement project for Interstate 70 in Kansas City. The closures will cause significant traffic disruptions for drivers in the area over the long holiday weekend, requiring them to plan alternate routes.

The details

Crews will be demolishing the Cleveland Avenue Bridge and the 27th Street Bridge over I-70. In addition to the full closure of eastbound and westbound I-70 between 23rd Street and 40 Highway, there will be various on-ramp closures starting at different times on Friday. Two left lanes will also be closed between Manchester Trafficway and 40 Highway, and between Prospect and 23rd Street.

  • The closures will start as early as 9:00am on Friday, February 20.
  • The closures are expected to reopen by 6:00am on Monday, February 23.

The players

Improve I-70 KC Project

A infrastructure improvement project for Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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The takeaway

Drivers in the Kansas City area should plan ahead and seek alternate routes to avoid the significant traffic disruptions caused by the closure of a portion of Interstate 70 over the long holiday weekend.