Joint effort: ER and MoDOT crew repair I-35 bridge

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Recently, Emergency Response and MoDOT bridge crews worked together to repair a compromised bridge expansion joint along the Christopher Bond Bridge on northbound Interstate 35.

After MoDOT received a concerned call from the North Kansas City Police Department, Emergency Response Operators Hector Ortiz, Louis Madrigal, and Carlos Campos arrived on scene to assist in the shut down of two bridge lanes. Traffic continued across the bridge using one lane.

Upon inspection, it was discovered a section of the tread plate covering the actual expansion joint was bent upwards. Emergency Response staff used a cutting torch on the plate and re-opened the lane to traffic.

According to KC District Bridge Engineer Tim Hazlett, bridge crews placed a temporary plate over the bridge fingers until new permanent plates arrive,


Collaboration amongst various MoDOT departments is key to the safety and success of our team.

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