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I-70 Closure to Shake Northland | Kansas City News
Starting January, Interstate 70 will shut down for 11 months between Prospect Avenue and Van Brunt Boulevard, sending shockwaves through the Northland as commuters brace for epic detours and gridlock. MoDOT is scrambling to reroute traffic onto I-29, I-35, I-43, and the Downtown Loop, while locals fear more trucks clogging already strained streets. City leaders vow to enforce truck routes and adapt like they did during past bridge repairs, but project teams admit redirecting 100,000 cars is no small feat. Expect a year of chaos, patience, and new driving rhythms as everyone adjusts to life…
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