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.
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.
2022 Bridge Maintenance
As part of its ongoing maintenance program, the City will be addressing deficiencies on several area bridges. This project includes concrete pavement patching, curb repair, overlay patching, expansion joint replacement and new epoxy polymer overlay.
Project Manager: Brent Gerard, 913-895-6193, brent.gerard@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is in progress.
Switzer Road, 159th to 167th Street
The City will reconstruct Switzer from 159th to 167th Street, including a two-lane undivided roadway with a shoulder, a bike lane and a roundabout at 167th Street. A sidewalk, multi-use trail, street lighting, curb and gutter, storm sewers and landscape restoration will also be included.
Project Manager: Brent Gerard, 913-895-6193, brent.gerard@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is anticipated to begin in 2022.
167th Street, Switzer to Antioch
The City will reconstruct 167th Street, from Switzer to Antioch Road, to include a two-lane undivided road with a shoulder, a bike lane and a roundabout at Antioch Road. A sidewalk, multi-use trail, street lighting, curb and gutter, storm sewers and landscape restoration will also be included.
Project Manager: Brent Gerard, 913-895-6193, brent.gerard@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is currently in the design phase. Utility relocations are scheduled to be completed in 2022. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2023.
Metcalf Avenue, 91st to 99th Street
2021 Major Storm Sewer Repair
The City will replace deteriorated storm sewer pipe and inlets for several locations in Overland Park:
- W. 109th Street and King Street
- W. 100th Terrace and Linden Street
- W. 67th Street and Floyd Street
- Roe Avenue & Granada Street, south of 95th Street
Project Manager: Arij Humeida, 913-895-6009, arij.humeida@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is in progress and is expected to be complete in June 2022.
2022 Major Storm Sewer Repair
The City will replace aging and deteriorating storm sewer infrastructure for several locations in Overland Park:
- 87th Terrace, Bond Street to Nieman Road
- 9229 Foster Street
- W. 99th Street and Rosewood
- 147th Terrace and Hadley Street
- 170th Street, Antioch Road to Grandview Street
Project Manager: Arij Humeida, 913-895-6009, arij.humeida@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is expected to begin in 2022.
101st Street Storm Drainage Improvements
This project will alleviate street and structure flooding and includes a replacement of the existing concrete ditch liner, roadway and storm sewer improvements, and relocation of the sanitary sewer. The improvements extend from 101st to Knox Drive, between Connell Drive and England Drive. Find additional information about the project here.
Project Manager: Ybairy Duin, 913-895-6235, ybairy.duin@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is in progress and is expected to be complete in October 2022.
Knox Drive to 99th Terrace Storm Drainage Improvements
This project 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 Knox Drive to 99th Terrace. Find additional information about the project here.
Project Manager: Ybairy Duin, 913-895-6235, ybairy.duin@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in the winter of 2023.
LED Conversion of Thoroughfare Streetlights
The City is replacing streetlight bulbs along major thoroughfares with more energy efficient LED bulbs. This follows an effort to convert all streetlights to LEDs in neighborhoods. The change will reduce energy consumption and save the City on energy costs.
Project Manager: Brian Geiger, 913-895-6020, brian.geiger@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is in progress and is expected to be complete in summer 2022.
Sanders Police Storage Building
This project includes construction of a new police storage building at Sanders Justice Center. The building will be located southwest of the parking lot and will serve as vehicle storage for the Overland Park Police Department.
Project Manager: Tony Rome, 913-895-6001, tony.rome@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is expected to begin in early 2022 and be complete in fall 2022.
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 is used on residential streets to extend the life of aging streets until crews can overlay the pavement.
Benefits of 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.
| 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 application lasts approximately seven years.
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.
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 the 1/8 cent sales tax revenues.
There will be no project in 2022. The 2023 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program Locations will include the subdivisions of Monitor Square and Briarford Place (near 99th and Roe).
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.