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69 Express: Upcoming overnight closures of 135th Street

All westbound lanes as well as the inside eastbound lanes of 135th Street will close from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11.  The eastbound 135th Street and westbound inside lanes will close from 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14.  These closures […]

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Pedal Power: Celebrate National Bike to Work Week in OP

Get ready to pedal! Celebrate National Bike to Work Week May 13-17. With over 120 miles of bike lanes and numerous bike trails crisscrossing the City, Overland Park’s cycling infrastructure provides a safe two-wheel journey to work for residents. Swing by the City’s breakfast stops when you switch up your commute. From 6:30-8 a.m. each […]

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69 Express: Overnight closure at U.S. 69

The southbound Blue Valley Parkway to U.S. 69 on-ramp will close at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 for a traffic switch as part of the 69 Express Project. The ramp will reopen by 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 2. Detours will be marked. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project will build a new express toll […]

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69 Express: Upcoming overnight closures of I-435

Portions of I-435 at U.S. 69 will close nightly April 28-29 for bridge work as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked.  Closures: Westbound I-435 fully closed at U.S. 69 from 5 p.m. April 28 to 6 a.m. April 29 Westbound I-435 to southbound U.S. 69 ramp closed from 5 p.m. April […]

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Construction barricade blocking part of a road under construction.

Pave the way for safety this National Work Zone Awareness Week

To promote safe and attentive driving in work zones across the country and in our own community, the Department of Transportation designates April 15-19 as National Work Zone Awareness Week. This week emphasizes the importance of caution and vigilance when navigating construction zones.  Keep the safety of construction workers, fellow drivers and yourself in mind […]

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69 Express: 119th Street at U.S. 69 to close this weekend

Both directions of 119th Street at U.S. 69 will close on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. for bridge demolition as part of the 69 Express project. Ramps will remain open to right turns only. Detours will be marked. Lanes will reopen by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project […]

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A City snow plow clears the road in front of City Hall.

Winter Recap: Snow season officially comes to an end

Overland Park snow crews prepare to handle anything Mother Nature sends our way each winter by training drivers, practicing routes and coordinating schedules to ensure swift and efficient responses to winter weather events. With April 1 marking the official end to the snow season, totals for 2023-2024 include: Nine winter weather event responses. 9.8 inches […]

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Contain the Rain: Stormwater Cost Share Program applications now open

Did you know the City will help cover materials and labor costs to install certain stormwater treatment projects? Overland Park’s Stormwater Cost Share Program, Contain the Rain, encourages residents and business owners to incorporate stormwater management strategies that capture, slow down or soak up stormwater, reducing runoff and improving water quality. Eligible projects include: Rain […]

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