KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The summer’s second-stretch of oppressive heat is once again causing issues with Kansas City-area roadways.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday that motorists should be on the look-out for pavement “blow-ups.”
Officials say Tuesday’s high temps led to a blow-up on the ramp from southbound Interstate 35 at Pleasant Valley Road in the Northland.
“It’s difficult to know where or when a pavement blow-up will happen, but our maintenance staff continually monitor road conditions on state routes,” MoDOT KC Assistant District Engineer Matt Killion said in the release. “When you encounter a blow-up in the road, slow down and report the location to MoDOT as soon as possible so our maintenance crews can make repairs. Remember, never make a call from behind the wheel. Buckle Up Phone Down.”
Officials say the fractures happen when the road expands at a crack or joint with moisture.
🚧 Traffic Alert: Crews will be CLOSING the on ramp to southbound I-35 from Pleasant Valley Rd. due to a pavement blow up in the area. The ramp will remain closed until repairs are completed. pic.twitter.com/I1n5Ab1vuD
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) July 6, 2022
Earlier this year, MoDOT officials closed a stretch of U.S. Highway 65 in Livingston County where the road buckled due to high temps.
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