07-03-2025
Lamar Bridge over I-35 closed; hydraulic fluid on roadway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lamar Ave. bridge over Interstate 35 will be periodically closed Friday afternoon to clean up hydraulic fluid.
The Johnson County Wastewater and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment issued a public health advisory to residents and businesses near I-35 and Lamar Avenue for the possible fluid on the roadway.
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According to the departments, the fluid came from a contractor's vehicle associated with the Nelson Improvement Project.
The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department is on the scene, and the EPA has been notified. The hydraulic fluid increases the likelihood of accidents by making the road slick.
JCDHE recommends that people stay away from this intersection until further notice as a precaution. There have been no accidents reported in relation to this incident, and it has no bearing on the public water system (i.e., tap water), according to the department.
As of right now, no additional public health risks are expected.
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