Construction Projects

Construction Projects

Each year, the City completes a number of public road construction and improvement projects. These projects make safer streets with better traffic movement and streamline the maintenance of public property.

Occasionally, projects will cause some traffic delays and temporary disruptions. This page contains details about street, bridge, stormwater, and other under construction projects that may impact traffic in the city.

The annual project map shows information about all Public Works projects scheduled for the year.

Maps

To see much of this information in map format, visit one of the interactive maps below.

69 Express

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s 69 Express project will add a new express toll lane in each direction adjacent to the existing general-purpose lanes to increase safety and improve congestion in the area. The express lanes will open to traffic by the end of 2025.

Current Projects

The design and construction of these projects such as thoroughfares, residential streets, bridges, traffic signals and storm water drainage are paid for with money dedicated to the Capital Improvements Program.

Quivira Road, 179th to 187th

This project will construct two bridges connecting Quivira Road from 183rd to 187th and reconstruct Quivira Road from 179th to 183rd. The new roadway will include a two-lane undivided road with a shoulder, bike lane and a roundabout at 179th Street. A multi-use trail, street lighting, curb and gutter, storm sewers and landscape restoration are also included.

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Jessica Tran, 913-895-6093, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held a third public meeting for the project on January 21, 2025.

Schedule: Construction began in spring 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in late fall 2026.

99th Terrace to 97th Terrace Storm Drainage Improvements

This project is a continuation from a previous storm drainage improvements. It will alleviate street and structure flooding and includes the replacement of the existing ditch liner, road, storm sewer improvements, and relocation of several utilities. The improvements will be from 99th Terrace to 97th Terrace between Knox Drive and Connell Drive. Find additional information about the project here.

Project Manager: Lauren Garwood, P.E., 913-895-6012, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held a second public meeting for the project on September 26, 2024, for neighbors and Overland Park residents.

Schedule: Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2025.

2024 Major Storm Sewer Repair

This project consists of the repair and replacement of aging and deteriorating storm sewer infrastructure at the following locations listed below:

  • Site 1: 77th Terrace and Metcalf Ave. – Replacement of approximately 175 feet of failing storm sewer system (CMP and two structures).
  • Site 2: 8321 Lowell Ave. – Replacement of approximately 156 feet of failing storm sewer system (CMP and one structure).
  • Site 3: 11781 W. 108th St. – Replacement of a failing curb inlet.
  • Site 4: South Lake Dam Spillway – Trenchless pipe lining of approximately 115 feet of critical CMP pipe.
  • Site 5: 154th St. and Newton Dr. – Replacement of approximately 1,300 feet of failing storm sewer system (CMP and twenty-two structures).
  • Site 6: 75th Street & Switzer Road – Replacement of approximately 120 feet of failing storm sewer system (CMP and two structures).  This location is designed and constructed in conjunction with the City of Shawnee. Construction began in September 2024.

Project Manager: Jessica Tran, P.E., 913-895-6093, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held a public information meeting on February 8, 2024, at the Myron E. Scafe Building. The City held a second public information meeting on September 26, 2024 at the Myone E. Scafe Building.

Schedule: Construction varies by location and with an estimated completion in fall 2025. 

Switzer Road, 167th to 179th Street

The City will reconstruct Switzer from 167th to 179th Street to an improved two-lane thoroughfare, including two new roundabouts at 175th Street and 179th Street.  The project will include a new bridge over Coffee Creek, sidewalk, multi-use trail, bike lane, street lighting, curb and gutter, and storm sewers.

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Joel Buffington, 913-895-6014, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held a public information meeting on Dec. 11 at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. The City held a second public meeting on September 10, 2024 at LongHouse Visitor Center.

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026.

An aerial photo of 82nd Street and Metcalf Avenue.

82nd Street Realignment

This project will realign Marty Street with 82nd Street at Metcalf Avenue. In addition to the realignment, northbound and southbound left turn lanes will be added on Metcalf Avenue and sidewalks will be constructed.

Project Manager: Seth Gotchey, 913-895-6052, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held an open house on Jan. 23, 2024 at Matt Ross Community Center.

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2026.

An aerial photo of the bridge at College Blvd. and Indian Creek.

College Boulevard Bridge Over Indian Creek

This project includes the construction of a new bridge on College Boulevard over Indian Creek between Mastin Street and Indian Creek Parkway/Grant Drive. The six-lane section of the current bridge will be replaced and bike/hike lanes will be added on both sides. 

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Joel Buffington, 913-895-6014, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held an open house informational meeting on February 8, 2024 at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.

College Blvd. Bridge Project Exhibit

Schedule: Bridge construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2025.

Nall Avenue Lane Reduction, 67th to 75th Street

This project will reduce Nall Avenue to three lanes between 67th Street and 75th Street and add bike lanes in both directions. The roadway will be milled and resurfaced with asphalt.  New sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, drainage improvements and pavement marking will be replaced as required

A new traffic signal will also be installed at the 75th Street intersection. Traffic signals will be modified at 71st Street and 67th Street. The design and construction of this project will be performed under agreement with the City of Prairie Village.

Project Manager: Tania Tavakkoli, P.E., 913-895-6139, [email protected]

Schedule: Construction is underway with an estimated completion of spring 2025.

77th Street and Metcalf Traffic Signal

This project includes the design and construction of left turn lanes for northbound and southbound Metcalf Avenue at 77th Street and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection.

Project Manager: Tania Tavakkoli, P.E.,  913-895-6139, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held an open house to review the preliminary improvement plans for this project on May 30, 2024. The City held a second public information meeting on February 25, 2025, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center.

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2027.

Metcalf Avenue Pedestrian Trail

This project consists of the construction of a bike/hike trail along the east side of Metcalf between 83rd Street and 87th Street.

Project Manager: Tania Tavakkoli, P.E., 913-895-6139, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held a public information meeting on November 13, 2024. The City held a second public meeting on February 27, 2025 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center.

Schedule: This project is scheduled to begin early in 2026.

2025 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program

This project consists of the replacement of existing asphalt pavement with concrete streets as well as the replacement of curbs, sidewalks, storm inlets and street lighting in the Moody Hills and Southdale neighborhoods.

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Andrew O’Connor, 913-895-6016, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City of Overland Park held a public meeting to discuss the 2025 ARPA Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project on Dec. 9, 2024.

Schedule: Construction is underway with an estimated completion of fall 2025.

2025 Parking Lot Replacements

This project consists of the repair and replacement of aging and deteriorating parking lots and a retaining wall at the following locations:

  • Founders Park, 9300 Indian Creek Parkway – Parking lot replacement and Indian Creek Trail connection.
  • Regency Lake, 14801 Glenwood – Parking lot replacement and Regency Lake Trail connection.
  • St. Andrews Turf Care Center, 10515 W 135th St. – Parking lot replacement.
  • Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St. – Retaining wall replacement.

Project Manager: Jessica Tran, P.E., 913-895-6093, jessica.[email protected]

Schedule: Construction timelines vary by location, with an estimated completion in December 2025.

2025 Street Improvement Project (UBAS)

As part of the 2025 Street Improvement Project, ultra-thin bonded asphalt will be applied at the following locations:

  • Santa Fe Drive, 83rd to 87th Street
  • 135th Street, Pflumm to Quivira
  • 135th Street, Quivira to Switzer
  • Switzer Road, 127th to 135th Street
  • 151st Street, Metcalf to Nall
  • Residential areas, including Bluhawk, Hills of Ironhorse and Waters Edge

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Garrett Kauss, 913-895-6218, [email protected]

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to conclude in fall 2025.

Photo of repaved streets near a residential area.

2025 Street Improvement Project (Preservation)

Street preservation treatments will take place in two phases in 2025, covering several locations throughout Overland Park.

2025 Street Preservation Map

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Guy Alon, 913-895-6007, [email protected]

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to conclude in fall 2025.

2025 Street Improvement Project (Overlay)

As part of the 2025 Street Improvement Project, mill and overlay will occur at the following locations:

  • 135th Street, Metcalf to Nall
  • 143rd Street, Metcalf to Nall
  • Residential areas, including Amber Meadows, Windham Hill, Nottingham Estates, Oak Tree Meadow Estates, Scenic Woods, Oak Tree Meadows, Nottingham Forest and Nottingham Place.

Project Manager: Kurt Mester, 913-895-6042, [email protected]

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to conclude in fall 2025.

2025 Street Improvement Project (Concrete Curbs + Sidewalks)

Crews will repair curbs and sidewalks in several locations throughout Overland Park as part of the 2025 Street Improvement Project:

  • Windgates
  • Tomahawk Ridge
  • Century
  • Hampton Park
  • Lowell Avenue – 117th to 119th
  • Stonehaven
  • Nottingham Downs

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Seth Gotchey, 913-895-6052, [email protected]

Schedule: This portion of the 2025 Street Improvement Project begins in June 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in November 2025.

2025 Bridge Maintenance Project

As part of the 2025 Bridge Maintenance Project, crews will repair several bridges throughout Overland Park:

  • 103rd Street west of U.S. 69
  • Nall Avenue south of Indian Creek Drive
  • Nall Avenue over I-435
  • Antioch Road south of 135th Street
  • Pflumm Road south of 183rd Street

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Seth Gotchey, 913-895-6052, [email protected]

Schedule: Construction varies by location. This project is scheduled to conclude in late summer 2025.

103rd Street Bridge Over Indian Creek North Branch

This project includes the reconstruction of the 103rd Street bridge west of Quivira Road due to ceiling deterioration. The replacement of the bridge will also address its hydraulic capacity to reduce flooding. This project is in partnership with the City of Lenexa.

Project Manager: Tania Tavakkoli, P.E., 913-895-6139, [email protected]

Schedule: This project is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 and conclude in winter 2025-2026.

Aerial view of a street intersection, surrounded on one side by several trees.

175th Street, 179th Street to Antioch Road

The City will reconstruct 175th Street from 179th Street to Antioch Road to an improved two-lane thoroughfare, including a new roundabout at 175th and 179th Street. The project includes a sidewalk, multi-use trail, bike lane, street lighting, curb and gutter and storm sewers.

This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.

Project Manager: Jessica Tran, 913-895-6093, jessica.tran@opkansas.org

Community Engagement: The City will hold a public information meeting on July 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. at LongHouse Visitor Center.

Schedule: Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2028 and conclude in late 2029.

Upcoming Public Information Meetings

Road + Lane Closures

The following road closures and lane reductions are due to work carried out by entities outside the City of Overland Park, independent of the projects listed above.

No current closures

Aerial view of Metcalf.

2024 at a Glance

Last year, the Public Works Department:

  • Preserved or rehabilitated 229 lane miles of streets in and around 25 neighborhoods across the city.
  • Repaired 45 miles of curbs and gutters along streets.
  • Rehabilitated three key bridges for safety.
  • Replaced about 37 miles of sidewalks.

Project Types

Mill + Overlay

A mill and overlay removes the top two to three inches of the asphalt street. Milling removes the old surface and helps to restore the street to its original shape. Crews then overlay new asphalt. Curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer and commercial driveway repairs are included as part of the project. Thoroughfare roads are treated with this maintenance every 10-12 years; and residential streets are treated at least 30 years after they were newly constructed.

Ultra-Thin Bonded Asphalt

This process removes the top five-eighths of an inch of existing pavement from a street. Crews then apply an ultra-thin bonded asphalt, which seals the pavement, and prolongs the life of the street. Curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer and commercial driveway repairs are included as part of the project. Thoroughfare roads are treated approximately every 8-10 years.

Chip Seal

Chip seal extends the life of your street and is relatively quick to apply, reducing the disruption to the neighborhood. It creates a skid-resistant surface that can be used right away. Chip seal keeps streets in good condition by sealing cracks and preventing water from creating new issues. Compared to other project types, chip seal provides a better value to taxpayers and residents because it lasts longer and is less expensive. Chip seal application lasts approximately seven years.

Project Type Cost Per Lane Mile Expected Longevity
Chip seal $19,700 7 years
Overlay $183,000 10 years
Total reconstruction $1.8 million 50 years

 

Chip Seal Process

Chip seal typically happens during the summer. City staff notify residents with mailed postcards and door hangers before chip sealing begins. These notifications have contact information included so you can call with questions or concerns. Streets remain open and you will have access to your home.

The chip seal process involves spraying a mixture to seal cracks, spreading small chip rocks on the mixture, and rolling the chip rocks to embed them into the street surface.

On the day the work is scheduled, do not park in the street. You can drive slowly on the chip sealed surface during the curing process, but do not brake or turn the wheels of your vehicle sharply within the first few hours of application. After chip seal is applied, street sweepers will sweep five times to reduce loose rock. Do not park on the street during that week so sweepers can remove the loose rock.

Chip Seal Map

Street sweeping is completed several times after chip seal is applied. Use the map linked below to see recent chip seal locations and their sweeping status.

Street Surface Treatment Map

Neighborhood Street Reconstruction

The city’s Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program includes pavement replacement, driveway approaches, as well as sidewalks, storm sewers and street lights. Streets improved with this project type may not need to be rebuilt or repaved for as long as 50 years.

The impact of this project type varies by neighborhood and depends on other needed infrastructure upgrades, but streets often must be closed for weeks or months in order to complete the work. At times, street trees must be removed to accommodate infrastructure, but will be replaced. City staff meet in-person with residents in the area to provide as much notice and information as possible. Upgrades are funded by the Capital Improvements Program with sales tax revenues.

Stormwater Improvements

Stormwater projects replace aging and deteriorating corrugated metal pipe with reinforced concrete pipe and new concrete inlet structures in order to safely move stormwater away from property and improve drainage. Some stormwater projects address bank erosion or instability along creeks or rivers. Stormwater projects often involve lane or street closures in residential areas.

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