Public Works News

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. 

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. 

The intersection of NW Ward and NW O’Brien roads is set to close on Monday, Aug. 24 (rescheduled from Aug. 17), for approximately two months. NW Ward Road will be closed to through traffic between NW Blue Parkway and NW Chipman Road. NW O’Brien Road will be closed to through traffic between Executive Way and NW Donovan Road.

The alley between SE 2^nd and SE 3^rd streets will close weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for installation of a gas main by a utility contractor. The closure is permitted from July 30 through September 18 (extended from August 28).

The intersection of Hook and Pryor roads is set to close for ninety days beginning Wed., Aug. 12. The detour route for Hook Road includes Horridge Road, M-150 Highway, and Ward Road. The detour route for Pryor Road includes M-150 Highway, Ward Road and Longview Road.

Update 8/5/26: This is now open.
Update: This closure has been extended until Wednesday, Aug. 5.
NW Ward Lane is closed between NW Village Drive and NW Ward Road for concrete repair over a stormwater line. The hard closure is just east of NW Village Drive.