A 50,000-pound concrete slab shut down part of Highway 169 in Kansas City
A giant concrete slab shut down part of Highway 169 just north of the river in Kansas City, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
The estimated 50,000-pound slab fell off a truck traveling north on Highway 169 at Highway 9 near Clay County, the department said around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.
The Missouri Department of Transportation asked drivers to find an alternate route until the road was cleared.
A pair of heavy tow trucks responded and the road was reopened around 3:30 p.m.
This story was originally published February 23, 2022 at 2:29 PM.
Aarón Torres
The Kansas City Star