Construction paused on 119th Street bridge at I-35 after reports of falling debris

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The city of Olathe announced Wednesday construction has been paused on the 119th Street bridge over Interstate 35 because of “debris coming from the underside of the bridge.”“The safety of all travelers is our first priority,” the city said in a social media post. “Upon hearing of debris coming from the underside of the 119th Street bridge, construction on the bridge was immediately paused.”The city said construction over I-35 will not resume until additional measures – such as falsework and additional protection under the working areas – are installed to protect the traveling public.