MODOT encourages Chiefs fans to use detours to reach Arrowhead Stadium

(From MODOT)

MoDOT Kansas City and the Kansas City Chiefs have worked together to make traffic during game days at Arrowhead Stadium as safe and efficient as possible during the construction of the new I-435 and I-70 interchange.

Several ramps within the interchange are CLOSED and may impact drivers going to or near Arrowhead Stadium. In order to accommodate the immense traffic volumes to and from the stadium, MoDOT encourages fans to utilize the detours that will be in place on game days only at Arrowhead Stadium during this NFL season. 

Fans should note that after the games, ramps from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 will be open. The detours currently in place for travelers needing to go from westbound I-70 to southbound I-435 and those needing to go from eastbound I-70 to northbound I-435 will be returned to the current configuration all other days. 

For an interactive map of these detours to help you scout your route, click here. The department strongly encourages drivers headed to Arrowhead Stadium to plan ahead, know your route and gate, and LEAVE EARLY. The next home game is Sunday, Dec. 29, at noon. 

For a full Kansas City Chiefs schedule, click here.

MoDOT reminds motorists that the following ramps at the I-435 and I-70 interchange are CLOSED:

The westbound I-70 ramp to I-435 south closed in March 2019 and will re-open in winter 2020.
The eastbound I-70 ramp to I-435 north closed in March 2019 and will re-open in winter 2020.
The northbound I-435 ramp to I-70 west closed in Sept. 2019 and will re-open in spring 2020.
The southbound I-435 ramp to I-70 east closed in Sept. 2019 and will re-open in spring 2020.

Drivers headed to Arrowhead Stadium on home game days are encouraged to utilize the following routes:

Incoming Visitors from Southbound I-435:
THERE WILL BE DETOURS:
For gates 3 and 4, motorists should take U.S. Highway 40 to Blue Ridge Cutoff at exit 63A.
For gates 5 and 6, motorists should take southbound I-435 to westbound I-70. Exit at Manchester Trafficway (exit 7B) and then proceed south on Manchester Trafficway to Raytown Rd./Stadium Dr.
Incoming Visitors from Northbound I-435:
There will be no new detours in place.
For gates 3 and 4, visitors should take northbound I-435 to eastbound I-70 and use Blue Ridge Cutoff at exit 9.
For gates 5 and 6, visitors should use Stadium Drive/Raytown Rd. at exit 63C.
Incoming Visitors from Westbound I-70:
There will be no new detours in place.
For gates 3 and 4, visitors should use Blue Ridge Cutoff at exit 9.
For gates 5 and 6, visitors should use Manchester Trafficway at exit 7B.
Incoming Visitors from Eastbound I-70:
There will be no new detours in place.
For gates 3 and 4, visitors should use Blue Ridge Cutoff at exit 9.
For gates 5 and 6, visitors should use Manchester Trafficway at exit 7B.

For drivers who are NOT attending the game, but are traveling through the area, the following detours are recommended on game days:
Southbound I-435 to eastbound I-70:
Motorists will follow southbound I-435 and take the exit to westbound I-70. From there, motorists will need to proceed to U.S. Highway 40/31st (exit 7A) and loop back around to eastbound I-70.
Northbound I-435 to westbound I-70:
Motorists will follow northbound I-435 to 23rd Street (MO Route 78), turn left, and loop back to southbound I-435. From there, motorists will be able to exit to westbound I-70.
Westbound I-70 to southbound I-435:
Motorists will exit westbound I-70 at U.S. Highway 40/31st(exit 7A) and loop back around to eastbound I-70 and continue to southbound I-435.
Eastbound I-70 to northbound I-435:
Motorists will exit at U.S. Highway 40/31st St (exit 7A) and proceed along U.S. Highway 40 to access northbound I-435.

This project will have significant impacts on traffic for two full construction seasons. For more information about this project, visit our website. For potential impacts to traffic, please review KC Scout cameras at http://www.kcscout.net or consult our real-time traffic partner, WAZE.

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