Two road construction projects that will impact cyclists who use the Heart of America Bridge Downtown or 87th Street in South KC.
East 87th Street
The bad news is that this road is closing Monday on either side of I-435, between Hillcrest Rd. and Drury Ave., and won’t reopen until August 2nd. The good news is that 87th Street’s bike lanes will be extended all the way to I-435 when construction is finished. Here’s a map of suggested detour options.
Heart of America Bridge
Construction is in full force on the bridge rehab and bike/ped path. Most work is happening at night. The road has been narrowed and the shoulder is gone, so use extreme caution if you choose to ride this bridge. The barrier you see there now is for construction, it’s not the final product. I know some people have been able to get behind the barrier, but this won’t always be possible while construction is ongoing. Consider detouring east to the Chouteau Bridge or catching the bus at either end of the HOA bridge.
