TRAFFIC ALERT: Closure of northbound MO 291 in Jackson County for bridge work, Aug. 18-20

Northbound 291 closure at 291 River Bridge

JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE northbound Missouri Highway 291 at the 291 River Bridge diverting NB traffic to U.S. Highway 24 beginning at approx. 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18 until Thursday, August 20. All work is weather permitting.

This work is a part of a bigger project that will include replacement of the northbound bridge and rehabilitation of the southbound bridge. The northbound bridge (Liberty Bend Bridge) has been in use since 1949 and while safe, it is scheduled to be replaced to meet current design standards. For more details about the project, please visit: 291 River Bridge Design-Build Project | Missouri Department of Transportation

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pat attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching, or mowing. They can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

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