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.

Upcoming Public Information Meetings

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Road + Lane Closures

 

Newton Street Road Closure, 154th Terrace to north of Robinson Street

Newton Street between 154th Terrace and just north of Robinson Street will be closed from Sept. 15-Nov. 17 for major storm sewer replacement.

Contact

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

College Boulevard Closure, Mastin Street and Grant Drive

College Boulevard will be closed between Mastin Street and Grant Drive from Sept. 29, 2025-June 1, 2026 to allow for work to be completed as part of the College Boulevard Bridge Over Indian Creek project.

Contact

Joel Buffington
913-895-6014
[email protected]

Knox Drive Road Closure, W. 96th Street to Wedd Drive

Knox Drive, between W. 96th Street and Wedd Drive, will close for storm drainage improvements from Sept. 27 to Nov. 30. Detours will be marked.

Contact

Jon Daldalian
Project Manager
913-895-6123
jonathan.daldalian@opkansas.org

Quivira Road Lane Reduction, 93rd Street to 92nd Street

Quivira Road will be reduced to two lanes between 93rd Street and 92nd Street from Oct. 13 to Nov. 21 for water main repairs. Northbound traffic will merge into one of the southbound lanes.

Antioch Road and 137th Street Lane Closure

The outside southbound lane of Antioch Road will be closed between 135th Street and 137th Street between 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. from Oct. 20 to Dec. 15.

137th Street between Antioch Road and Grandview Street will be reduced to one lane in both directions to allow for the construction of a new southbound right turn lane and signal modifications.

Contact

Mark Zarda
Project Inspector
913-669-6297
[email protected]

Shawnee Mission Parkway Closure

The eastbound right lane near 7615 Shawnee Mission Parkway will be closed Nov. 3-14 for replacement of the driveway approach.

Contact

Brandon Melius
Project Inspector
913-449-6743
[email protected].

 

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.
Street construction on 95th and Mill. Orange and white construction cones line either side of the street.

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.

A dark neighborhood street lined with tall green trees.

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

A dirt street median separating the sidewalk and the street.

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.

Storm drainage run under a neighborhood street.

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.