I-70 reopens in Kansas City after pedestrian jumped from overpass
A pedestrian was in critical condition Monday after jumping off the overpass at Interstate 70 and 23rd Street, according to Kansas City police.
The incident was reported about 1 p.m. Police temporarily shut down eastbound and westbound traffic along the highway at 23rd and 27th streets and Jackson Avenue.
By 2 p.m., eastbound I-70 was open to traffic again but the westbound lanes remained closed as police investigated.
The interstate was completely opened again by 4 p.m., according to the KC Scout traffic service.
No other details were immediately available from police.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to take an alternative route and avoid the area.
This story was originally published March 4, 2019 at 1:51 PM.
