I-470 & View High Drive Diverging Diamond Intersection (DDI) Update

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.

 

🚧 Road Work & Ramp Closure Update (via MoDOT) 🚧

UPDATED: Permit work requires ramp closures at EB/WB I-470 and View High Dr. ONGOING - Oct. 31

New traffic configuration and closures in place, Sept. 29-Oct. 31

JACKSON COUNTY – Permit work by I-470 Western Gateway Transportation Development District for roadway improvements and the installation of a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) on View High Dr. under I-470 will require the CLOSURE of the following ramps at I-470 and View High Dr. All work is weather permitting. REVISED - The following closures are currently in place through Monday, Sept. 29 (revised from Sept. 24) Ramp from WB I-470 to View High Dr. will be closed. Ramp from View High Dr. to EB I-470 will be closed. View High Dr. just north of I-470 is closed.  REVISED- NEW Traffic configuration will begin Monday, Sept. 29 (revised from Sept. 24) through Oct. 31 Ramp from View High Dr. to WB I-470 will be closed. Motorists are encouraged to use adjacent I-470 interchanges to navigate around the ramp closures. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

 

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).