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REVISED MoDOT Update: Closures on MO 291 and U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit for bridge replacement operations Now - November 2026

The following information is shared from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and is related to the 291 North and US Route 50 Interchange project. https://www.modot.org/node/94913

Project: Missouri Route 291 North and U.S. Route 50 Interchange Improvements in Jackson

JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct various closures and traffic modifications on Missouri Route 291 and U.S. MO 50 for bridge replacement operations. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications (all times listed are approximate):

Additional dates and modifications added

Friday, Aug. 14 - Saturday Aug. 15 between 7:00am-3:00pm

  • Various lane closures on north and southbound MO 291 from SE Oldham to North of Bayberry.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 9:00am

  • Place traffic on the new Blue Parkway east and west of MO 291.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 12:00pm until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5:00pm

  • Close southbound MO 291 from Blue Parkway to the south side of U.S. 50. Motorists are encouraged to utilize Blue Parkway to Todd George.

Added: Wed., Aug. 19 7:00 p.m. until Thu., Aug. 20 6:00 a.m.

  • Close the right lane on WB U.S. 50 from west of Todd George to MO 291.

Added: Thu., Aug. 20 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

  • Close the ramp from MO 291 to WB U.S. 50.

Added: Thu., Aug. 20 between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Close the ramp from MO 291 to EB U.S. 50.

Added: Thu., Aug. 20 at 8:00 p.m. until Fri., Aug. 21 at 6:00 a.m.

  • Close the right lane on EB U.S. 50 from MO 291 south (Jefferson St) to MO 291 and close the EB off ramp to MO 291.

Added 8/25/26: (TODAY) Tuesday, August 25 at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • Close the right lane on NB 291 from SE Oldham to South of Blue Parkway.
  • Close the right lane on SB 291 from Bayberry to 50 Highway.

Added 8/25/26: The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the ramp from MO 291 to westbound U.S. 50 in Lee’s Summit for bridge project operations beginning tomorrow, Aug. 26 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All work is weather permitting.

Fri., Sep. 11 at 10:00 a.m. until Fri., Nov. 13 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Close NB MO 291 from the south side of U.S. 50 to the north side of U.S. 50.

Fri., Sep. 11 at 3:00 p.m.

  • Open WB U.S. 50 to MO 291 (Right Turn Movement Only).

Fri., Sep. 11 between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

  • Close the right lane on WB U.S. 50 from west of Todd George to west of MO 291.
  • Close the left lane on EB U.S. 50 west of MO 291 to east of MO 291.

 

Tues. Sept. 8, at 4:00 a.m. until Fri. Nov. 13 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Close NB 291 from Oldham to Blue Parkway
  • Close SB 291 from Blue Parkway to Oldham

Tues. Sept. 8 at 4:00 a.m. until Mon. Sept. 14 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Close the Right Lane EB U.S. 50 from Jefferson to NB MO 291
  • Close ramp from EB U.S. 50 to NB MO 291
  • Close the acceleration lane on the ramp from MO 291 to EB U.S. 50 (barrier wall removal)
  • Close the acceleration lane on the ramp from MO 291 to WB U.S. 50 (barrier wall removal)

Mon. Sept. 14  from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

  • Various intermittent lane closures EB/WB U.S. 50 for striping operations

Fri., Sept. 11 at 10:00 p.m. until Mon., Sept. 14 at 6:00 a.m. REVISED: Mon. Sept. 14 at 10:00 p.m. until Mon. Sept. 21 at 6:00 a.m.

Bridge demo traffic modifications:

  • Close the left lane on WB U.S. 50 west of Todd George to the WB U.S. 50 off ramp. Traffic will be diverted to go up and over the ramp back to U.S. 50.
  • Close the left lane on EB U.S. 50 west of MO 291 to the MO 291 off ramp. Traffic will be diverted to go up and over the ramp back to U.S. 50.

Mon. Sept. 21 at 3:00 p.m. until Fri. Nov. 13 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Various lane closures on EB/WB U.S. 50 at MO 291. The off ramps to MO 291 will be limited to right turns only.

This is part of a larger project at MO 291N and U.S. 50, which includes bridge replacement, road realignment, and ADA improvements from SE 7th Terrace to SE Oldham Parkway in Lee’s Summit with a completion date of January 2027. To learn more about the project visit: Missouri Route 291 North and U.S. Route 50 Interchange Improvements in Jackson | Missouri Department of Transportation

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris form the roadway.

For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT.

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