18th Street Bridge in KCK closing Saturday for replacement project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The 18th Street bridge over the Kansas River in Wyandotte County is part of U.S. 69 and a key link for Kansas City neighborhoods.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is moving forward with a project to replace the bridge beginning this Saturday, March 1.
KDOT said the bridge, which first opened in 1959, is nearing the end of its service life. The new 18th Street Bridge is expected to open by fall 2027.
KDOT said during the closure, drivers should plan ahead for detours and increased travel times.
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Traffic will be diverted around 18th Street between K-32 and Ruby Avenue using state routes and interstate highways, including I-70, I-635, and I-35. Northbound traffic will exit at Ruby Avenue, while southbound traffic will exit at Kansas Avenue/K-32.
Last summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded KDOT a $62.6 million Bridge Investment Program for the bridge.
Upon inspection in 2017, the bridge was immediately closed for corrosion and cracking repairs. During this closure, from April to December 2018, comprehensive repairs were made, extending the bridge's life. However, a long-term plan was needed as the bridge was nearing the end of its service life, and maintenance was no longer cost-effective.
In 2019, KDOT completed a study to evaluate bridge options and identify a preferred alternative.
The bridge currently has four 12-foot lanes with narrow shoulders measuring two to three feet wide; the new bridge will use modern design standards with 10-foot exterior shoulders and 6-foot interior shoulders.
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It will also include designs for the fencing over the railroad and the exterior concrete pattern, which will be consistent with the pattern used on the Lewis and Clark Viaduct, which connects Kansas City, Kansas, to Kansas City, Missouri.
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