City of Shawnee

KDOT I-435 & Midland Drive Bridge Project

The Kansas Department of Transportation is conducting a long-term project at I-435 and Midland Drive. Access to Midland will be reduced during this time. The project is broken into three parts. If you have additional questions, contact KDOT at (913) 764-0987.

 

435 TO MIDLAND OFF RAMP CLOSING FOR BOX CULVERT REPLACEMENT

KDOT has informed Shawnee's Public Works Department that crews from Clarkson Construction have started the pre-work to install the replacement for the box culvert that runs underneath Midland Drive as part of Shawnee's storm water infrastructure.

This replacement was planned to take place during the re-decking of the 435 bridge over Midland, due to the significant traffic control measures already in place for the main project.

This work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 20, and weather permitting, last up to 21 days. During that time, the right turn lane on the 435 northbound off-ramp to Midland will be closed, so drivers will not be able to turn east onto Midland Drive.

The City of Shawnee is installing new Midland Entertainment Directional signs to point drivers to both Midland/Renner and Midland/Elmridge intersections on either side of 435 via surface streets. Additionally, we will continue to provide updates via the City's social media channels to remind residents that businesses in the area need their support.

Midland

Phase 1 - July 2024 thru December 2024
Midland Drive is now closed under I-435.

KDOT is in the process of constructing a traffic crossover south of Midland Drive to divert northbound traffic to the southbound lanes. Once this is complete, KDOT will begin work on the northbound bridge which is expected to last through December 2024.

During this phase of construction, the two lanes of northbound traffic will be carried over to the southbound lanes. The southbound traffic will flow down and up the on/off ramp at Midland Drive. 

Construction of the box (stormwater) culvert east of Midland Drive will occur during this phase as well. The work is planned to begin in September-October 2024. 
Phase 2 - December 2024 thru March 2025
The project will pause through the winter from December 2024 to March 2025. Traffic flow will return to normal during this time. 
Phase 3 - March 2025 thru November 2025
Construction on the southbound bridge will begin in March 2025 and last until the completion of the project, estimated for November 2025. Midland Drive will again be closed during construction.

The southbound bridge construction will mirror the process used for the northbound bridge. Southbound traffic lanes will be diverted to the northbound lanes with northbound traffic moved to the on/off ramp at Midland Drive. 

 

How to access Midland Drive

Traffic control measures are now in place for KDOT's redecking of the bridge over Midland Drive. The state has implemented a full closure of Midland under 435 until December. Please reference the detour maps below to access Shawnee neighborhoods and businesses on the east and west sides of 435 during construction.

 Access to eastbound Midland  
  Access to westbound Midland

 Access to eastbound Midland
 Take 435 southbound to 87th Street. Turn left and follow signs for northbound 435 to access Comfort Inn, Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, great dining and entertainment.

 Access to westbound Midland
Take 435 northbound to Shawnee Mission Parkway and follow signs for 435 southbound then take Midland exit to access Courtyard by Marriot, Holiday Inn Express, and Hereford House.