Districts Impacted
Project Summary
This project will replace the Lemon Trail (County Road 211) and Nitrogen Avenue (County Road 225) bridges over Interstate 70.
The Lemon Trail bridge is located near mile marker 81.6 on I-70 and construction is planned to begin in Dec. 2024 and completed by Aug. 1, 2025 (anticipated).
The Nitrogen Ave. bridge is located near mile marker 85.8. Construction on the project is estimated to begin in late summer 2025 once the Lemon Trail bridge is completed and open to motorists. The Nitrogen Ave. bridge is anticipated to be completed in 2026.
These bridge replacements are part of a future Improve I-70 project between Odessa and Boonville.
Project Milestones
Latest News
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Various closures scheduled for bridge work at NB U.S. 71 and 43rd St., April 3-21.
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will make the following closures for bridge repair work at U.S. 71 and 43rd St., April 3-21.
The following closures will be in place April 3-21:
- 43rd St. will be closed over U.S. 71
- Right lane of NB U.S. 71 will be closed just...
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REVISED: Various closures planned for removal of unused bridge over Truman Rd., April 11-14
JACKSON COUNTY – Various closures are scheduled for the removal of the unused bridge over Truman Rd. between EB and WB Interstate 70 beginning on Fri., April 11 (revised due to predicted weather)
- The left lane will be closed on I-70 EB between...
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REVISED: Laurel Ave. closed at EB MO 350 for pavement repair, April 3-10
JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will close Laurel Ave. at EB MO 350 for pavement repair from Thursday, April 3 until Thursday, April 10 (approximately). Motorists will be able to continue straight on EB/WB MO 350 and Laurel Ave. at WB MO 350 will also remain...
Project Files
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is this project happening?
Both the Lemon Trail and Nitrogen Avenue bridges have been hit and are in need of replacement. The new bridges will also be built to accommodate the Improve I-70 project.
What will be the traffic implications?
I-70 will have intermittent lane closures during construction. Crossovers will be used during the demo of the bridges while still maintaining traffic flow on I-70.
Construction on the Lemon Trail bridge will begin in Dec. 2024 and will be completed in Fall 2025 (anticipated).
Construction on the Nitrogen Ave. Bridge project is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025. The Nitrogen Ave. bridge is anticipated to be completed in 2026.
What is the cost and funding?
The project is estimated to cost just under $5.5 million and is being funded through the Improve I-70 program.
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Project Contacts
Karlee Covington
Title
Improve I-70: West Project Team Director
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
Ryan Kneib
Title
Improve I-70: West Project Team Deputy Project Director
Department
Central Office
Contact Info
