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 September 8, 2011 – For immediate release                                                                   

 Ribbon Cutting Scheduled September 12 for Blue Ridge Boulevard Bridge

RAYTOWN, Mo. – A ribbon cutting to celebrate the impending opening of the Blue Ridge Boulevard bridge over Route 350 in Raytown is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, September 12.

The Blue Ridge Boulevard bridge, built in 1936, is being redecked and rehabilitated. It is expected to open Wednesday, September 14. However, there will be lane closures at times during the day to allow workers to complete some items.

The Blue Ridge Boulevard bridge closed, along with the 67^th Street bridge over Route 350, on July 22. The 67^th Street bridge opened September 2.

The two bridges are among 10 in Jackson County that are being repaired or replaced this year as part of the Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.

 MoDOT also is replacing bridges, decks or making other structural improvements to bridges in Independence, south Kansas City, Lake Lotawana and Greenwood in Jackson County this year. When under construction, these bridges will close to through traffic for up to 60 days. The closures detour traffic to nearby routes, affecting school bus, emergency service and postal routes.

These bridges are among more than 800 statewide that are being repaired, redecked or replaced through MoDOT’s Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.  Most of Missouri’s worst bridges will be fixed through this accelerated program, including more than 145 in the nine-county Kansas City District. This year alone, MoDOT’s Kansas City District will fix more than 70 bridges and complete all scheduled Safe & Sound bridges by the end of 2012.

For more information about other MoDOT projects, please visit MoDOT’s Website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter or send questions and comments to kccommunityrelations@modot.mo.gov. We want your feedback on our work zones! Rate Our Work Zones at www.modot.org/kansascity

RAYTOWN, Mo. – A ribbon cutting to celebrate the impending opening of the 67^th Street bridge over Route 350 near Raytown is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31.

The 67^th Street bridge, built in 1925, is being replaced by a new bridge. It was closed, along with the Blue Ridge Cutoff bridge over Route 350, on July 22. The 67^th Street bridge is expected to open within a day or two following the August 31 ceremony.
The Blue Ridge Cutoff  bridge, built in 1936, is being redecked and rehabilitated. It is not expected to open until mid-September. Access remains open to local businesses. The two bridges are among 10 in Jackson County that are being repaired or replaced this year as part of the Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.
 MoDOT also is replacing bridges, decks or making other structural improvements to bridges in Independence, south Kansas City, Lake Lotawana and Greenwood in Jackson County this year. When under construction, these bridges will be closed to through traffic for up to 60 days sometime this year to allow the contractor to complete work quickly. The closures detour traffic to nearby routes, affecting school bus, emergency service and postal routes.
These bridges are among more than 800 statewide that are being repaired, redecked or replaced through MoDOT’s Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.  Most of Missouri’s worst bridges will be fixed through this accelerated program, including more than 145 in the nine-county Kansas City District. This year alone, MoDOT’s Kansas City District will fix more than 70 bridges and complete all scheduled Safe & Sound bridges by the end of 2012.
For more information about this or any other MoDOT project, please visit MoDOT’s Website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, be a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity  or send questions and comments to kccommunityrelations@modot.mo.gov.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 7, 2011

For more information, contact: Steve Porter (816) 607-2152

Route 350 to Close July 22-24

Near Raytown for Bridge Demolition
 

RAYTOWN, Mo. – Route 350 will close one weekend for bridge demolition between 63^rd Street and Gregory Boulevard (71^st Street) beginning late Friday, July 22, and re-open by early Monday, July 25, weather permitting.  The weekend closure, starting at 10 p.m. Friday, July 22, will mark the start of two bridge projects over Route 350 near Raytown. Route 350 will re-open by 5 a.m. Monday, July 25, but lanes may be narrowed at times to accommodate bridge work.  

The Blue Ridge Cutoff bridge, built in 1936, will be redecked and rehabilitated. The 67^th Street bridge, built in 1925, will be replaced. Both bridges are expected to re-open in September. Traffic will detour to Gregory Boulevard, I-435 and 63^rd Street during the weekend closure of Route 350. Once the 67^th Street bridge is removed, periodic lane closures on Route 350 will be in place for debris removal at Blue Ridge Cutoff bridge and for construction of the new 67^th Street bridge.  

Motorists traveling either Blue Ridge Cutoff or 67^th Street will be directed to other local routes for several weeks until the structures re-open. The two bridges are among 10 in Jackson County that are being repaired or replaced this year as part of the Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.

MoDOT also is replacing bridges, decks or making other structural improvements to bridges in Independence, south Kansas City, Lake Lotawana and Greenwood in Jackson County this year. Some of these bridges have been or will be closed to through traffic for up to 60 days sometime this year to allow the contractor to complete work quickly. The closures detour traffic to nearby routes, affecting school bus, emergency service and postal routes.  

These bridges are among more than 800 statewide that are being repaired, redecked or replaced through MoDOT’s Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.  Most of Missouri’s worst bridges will be fixed through this accelerated program, including more than 145 in the eight-county Kansas City District. This year alone, MoDOT will fix more than 70 bridges and complete all scheduled Safe & Sound bridges by the end of 2012.

For more information about this or any other MoDOT project, please visit MoDOT’s Website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity.  

For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, be a fan on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity  or send questions and comments to

kccommunityrelations@modot.mo.gov.

Remember to buy Raytown!  Think Raytown first!  Keep it local!  However you want to look at it.  When you buy or pay for anything in Raytown your sales tax dollars helps with city services, the school district and various organizations within the city limits.

Saturday, April 30 – 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Super Splash parking lot-5330 Raytown road

The City of Raytown is hosting its annual Community Cleanup Day. Residents and businesses are encouraged to clean out all the unwanted junk and debris from their property. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have WAIVED ALL ENTRANCE FEES for items disposed of or recycled at Community Cleanup Day. Proof of residency and/or business address is required. (i.e. tax receipt, driver’s license, utility bill)

Please note the items that are not allowed such as brush/yard waste; construction debris; household hazardous waste; tires on a rim; boats, etc. If you have questions or would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Raytown Community Development Department at 816-737-6014.