Construction of the new Diverging Diamond Intersection (DDI) at I-470 and View High Drive is progressing on schedule, and we’re sharing a quick update on the improvements underway.
The project includes a full reconfiguration of the intersection into a DDI, along with several enhancements to View High Drive. Notably, the I-470 bridges over View High Drive remain unaffected and are not part of this construction project.
On the east side of View High Drive, a new 10-foot-wide trail has been built, running from I-470 to Chipman Road. This new trail will eventually extend northward, connecting to the existing sidewalk north of the roundabout at Paragon Parkway and View High Drive. With the addition of this trail, the current bicycle lanes between I-470 and Chipman Road will be removed.
Work is also underway to shift Meers Road further south, including the creation of a new entrance to the Heartland Nursery property. This portion of the project is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Currently, crews are building new northbound lanes on View High Drive between Old View High Drive and I-470. In the coming weeks, traffic will shift to these new lanes, allowing for reconstruction of the existing southbound lanes.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The following closures will be in place from approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, July 7th through Thursday, Sept. 4th:
- Ramp from West Bound I-470 to View High Dr
- Ramp from View High Dr. to East Bound I-470
- View High Dr. just north of I-470
The following closures will be in place from approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22 through Thursday, Sept. 4th:
- Ramp from View High Dr. to West Bound I-470 will be closed.
*The ramp from East Bound I-470 to View High Dr. will remain open during construction but will be reduced to one lane beginning on July 22. All work is weather permitting.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES:
For the fastest access to Paragon Star will remain open via View High Drive from Bannister Road. For easiest access, use:
Raytown Rd (from the west) or Pryor Road/ MO350 Hwy (from the east).
The image below shows the planned layout of the completed intersection and improvements. Substantial completion of the DDI is currently scheduled for September 15, 2025, pending weather or other unforeseen delays.
