Broadway Extension to be limited to one lane each way for bridge work

Drivers who use the Broadway Extension to and from Kansas City’s Northland might want to consider an alternate route beginning Monday.

Work on the bridges that carry U.S. 169/Broadway Extension over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks will limit the popular commuting route to one lane in each direction for about a month.

Work begins Monday on the project, which is expected to last through Oct. 6. During the second phase of the project, the ramp from southbound Missouri 9 to southbound U.S. 169/Broadway Extension, will be closed.

The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging people to be alert for slowed traffic and narrowed lanes during the construction.

This story was originally published September 10, 2016 at 10:57 PM with the headline "Broadway Extension to be limited to one lane each way for bridge work."