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Gary_
Explorer II
Jun 12, 2014

I-35 SW of Kansas City to NE of MKC problems?

Planning on going through or going around Kansas City, MO in August. Are there any construction projects in or around Kansas City that would cause problems going through the middle of the city on I-35? I would be driving a 38 food DP pulling a towed. Any problems going straight through, or should I take I435 up the west side and over to I-35 on Hwy 152? Probably be going through about 10:00 a.m. on a weekday morning. Thanks for all replies, and have a nice day. Gary
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  • APRSRVer's avatar
    APRSRVer
    Explorer
    Jun 15, 2014
    Twice a year, I always take I435 around to the south and east sides.
  • WE-C-USA's avatar
    WE-C-USA
    Explorer
    Jun 14, 2014
    To keep up on upcoming delays check,
    jocogateway.com or ksdot.org/kcmetro for lane closures.
    All of I-35 & some I-435, north of Olathe,in Johnson County,Ks are being modified. Expect delays until completion in 2016.
  • Gary_'s avatar
    Gary_
    Explorer II
    Jun 13, 2014
    Okay I think I will take the 435 up the west side and 152 over. I'm getting so I don't like vast amounts of traffic anymore! Thanks to all for the answers. Gary
  • Gsturner's avatar
    Gsturner
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2014
    jrs1871 wrote:
    If it were me, I would take I435 up to 152 then across to I35. That is the route we always take when we are catching I35 on the north side. I don't like downtown KC (I35) even in the car. You do run into 2 or 3 stop lights on 152 just west of I35 but the rest of it is 4 lane road, smooth sailing.


    x2. Unless you have a reason to go thru downtown, this is a much easier way to travel thru, particularly in a large vehicle.
  • mfinnerty's avatar
    mfinnerty
    Explorer
    Jun 13, 2014
    Take I-435 around the east side to avoid most downtown KC congestion. On the east side the I-435/152 interchange is north of I-35. I-435 connects with I-35 north of Worlds of Fun.
  • jrs1871's avatar
    jrs1871
    Explorer
    Jun 12, 2014
    If it were me, I would take I435 up to 152 then across to I35. That is the route we always take when we are catching I35 on the north side. I don't like downtown KC (I35) even in the car. You do run into 2 or 3 stop lights on 152 just west of I35 but the rest of it is 4 lane road, smooth sailing.
  • dbbls's avatar
    dbbls
    Explorer
    Jun 12, 2014
    I'm not sure of any construction but even if there was, I-35 right through town is the way to go. Traffic shouldn't be bad at 11 AM.

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