Lewis and Clark Viaduct I-70 Concept Study

04/25/2014

THANK YOU to the 70 individuals who attended this past Wednesday night's Public Open House for the I-70 Lewis & Clark Viaduct Project in Kansas City, KS. Attendees at the open house learned about the aesthetic design concept for the future Lewis & Clark Viaduct.

04/25/2014

The Kansas Department of Transportation hosted a public open house for the I-70 Lewis & Clark Viaduct Project on Wednesday, April 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Kansas City, KS.

At the open house attendees learned about the aesthetic design concept for the Lewis & Clark I-70 Viaduct, as well as a review of the project and schedule. KDOT staff were on hand to answer questions and discuss the design concept process.

04/23/2014

Great turnout so far for the I-70 Lewis & Clark Viaduct Project public open house here in Kansas City.

08/14/2012

Please join us tomorrow night for the Public Open House to review the preferred improvement concept for the Lewis and Clark Viaduct. The Open House is 4:30-6:30 at the Reardon Center. Stop by anytime!

08/03/2012

FINAL PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE INVITATION: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is hosting a public open house for the Lewis and Clark Viaduct I-70 Concept Study on Wednesday, August 15. The public is invited to attend the open house style meeting anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Jack Reardon Convention Center, 520 Minnesota, Kansas City, Kansas. At the open house, participants can review and provide comments on the preferred concept for the Lewis and Clark Viaduct. KDOT staff and study team members will be on hand to answer questions and discuss the study. This is the third and final public meeting that will be held as part of the concept study. For more information visit: LCViaductI70.ksdot.org.

04/24/2012

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02/13/2012

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01/11/2012

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12/07/2011

This morning, the study team met with members of the KCK Chamber and Fairfax Industrial District to present the concept alternatives under consideration. We had some good discussion.

11/29/2011

One of the area’s oldest spans over a major river, the Lewis and Clark Viaduct is a major link for drivers between downtown Kansas City and Kansas City, Kan. Engineers are now studying whether it should be replaced or rehabbed.

11/16/2011

11/10/2011

The meeting just wrapped up and we had 87 people attend! Thanks to everyone who came out and provided their input on the concepts.