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I-70 Closure: KC’s Big 11-Month Road Work | Kansas City News
Get ready for major highway changes in Kansas City—starting January 2027, a 3-mile stretch of I-70 from Prospect Ave to Van Brunt Blvd will be fully closed for 11 months as part of the $237 million Improve I-70 KC project. This full shutdown is designed to speed up construction, replacing 15 bridges, upgrading 7 others, and rebuilding key curves like Benton and Jackson to modern standards, plus adding a fourth eastbound lane. The project, which began in 2025, will wrap up by spring 2028. Expect heavy impacts on commuters and stadium-goers—especially those heading to Chiefs or Royals games…
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