Construction Projects
Construction Projects
Each year, the city completes a number of public road construction and public improvement projects to 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 all street, bridge, stormwater, and other projects currently under construction that may impact traffic in the city.
The annual project map shows some 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.
Public Meetings
Residents can learn more about the construction projects in their area through public meetings, where they can hear from project managers and provide their input. Public meetings for construction projects are currently taking place via Zoom.
To view and listen to the meeting online using a device connected to the Internet, click on the meeting link listed for the project. You may be required to download the Zoom app to your device. (Zoom is free of charge.) You may also be asked to enter your name and your email address.
To listen to the meeting by phone, use one of the phone numbers listed for the project. Then, when prompted, enter the project’s meeting number and password.
If you need special accommodations for the meeting, call 913-895-6155 (Kansas Relay Service 1-800-766-3777). Please give 48 hours’ notice.
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.
167th Street Bridges Over Coffee Creek
The City of Overland Park is constructing bridges over Coffee Creek to complete the 167th St. corridor, between Switzer and Quivira. The scope includes construction of three bridges, two-lane connecting roadways, sidewalks, street lighting and pavement marking.
Project manager: Tony Rome, 913-895-6001, tony.rome@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is scheduled for 2021.
Attachment: 167th Street Bridges - BR-1664 Project Information
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program: Sylvan Grove
This project includes pavement replacement, driveway approaches, sidewalks, storm sewers, and street light upgrades for many locations in Overland Park. The 2020 location was a portion of the Sylvan Grove neighborhood near 95th and Hadley. 97th Street and Hadley Street were delayed due to COVID-19 impacts and will be completed in 2021.
Project manager: Becky Bonebrake, 913-895-6008, becky.bonebrake@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is in progress. The work scheduled for 2020 has been completed. 97th Street and Hadley Street are anticipated to start in the spring and completed in the fall.
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program: Milburn Fields
This project includes pavement replacement, driveway approaches, sidewalks, storm sewers, and street light upgrades for many locations in Overland Park. The 2021 location is a portion of the Milburn Fields neighborhood, bounded by 71st Street and 74th Street, and Lowell Avenue and Santa Fe Drive.
Project manager: Jason Hussey, 913-895-6007, jason.hussey@opkansas.org
Schedule: The project will begin in early 2021 and is expected to be complete by the fall.
132nd Street Mini Roundabouts
This project builds mini roundabouts to improve traffic flow. Roundabout locations include the intersection of 132nd and Foster, and the 132nd, 133rd and Hemlock intersections. Currently, 132nd and Foster is a two-way stop intersection and 132nd and 133rd and Hemlock is a four-way stop intersection.
Project manager: Kyle Dieckmann, 913-895-6053, kyle.dieckmann@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction will start in August of 2021. The 132nd St. and Foster intersection will be constructed first and will be closed to traffic. Upon completion of the mini roundabout at 132nd and Foster, the intersection will open to traffic and 132nd and 133rd and Hemlock will be closed for construction of the second mini roundabout. The project is expected to be complete in fall 2021.
Quivira Road, 159th to 179th Street
This project includes reconstruction of Quivira from 159th to 179th St., including a concrete, two-lane, divided roadway with a raised median and shoulders, roundabouts at 165th, 167th, and 175th St., and a traffic signal at 159th and Quivira. A sidewalk, multi-use trail, street lighting, storm sewers, and landscape restoration will also be included.
Project manager: Eric Keenan, 913-895-6028, eric.keenan@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction began in August 2019. The first three phases, from 168th to 179th St., are complete and back open to traffic, including the roundabout at 175th. The fourth phase, from 168th to 159th, is in progress, including the construction of three bridges. The project in full is anticipated to be complete in fall 2021.
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.
Public meeting: City staff held a virtual public meeting on November 17. If you missed it, you can still view the slides and watch the full meeting.
Project manager: Tony Rome, 913-895-6001, tony.rome@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project is currently in the design phase. Utility relocations are scheduled to be completed in 2021. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2022.
Attachments:
2021 Major Storm Sewer Repair
The City will replace deteriorated storm sewer pipe and inlets for several locations in Overland Park, listed below.
- W. 109th Street and King Street
- W. 100th Terrace and Linden Street
- Johnson Drive, Lowell Avenue to Metcalf Avenue
- 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: This project is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2021.
2020 Major Storm Sewer Repair
The City will replace deteriorated storm sewer pipe, inlets, and wingwalls for several locations in Overland Park, listed below.
- 96th Terr. and Linden St.
- 11616 W. 108th St.
- 85th Terr. and Travis Ln.
- Frontage Rd., South of W. 75th St.
- 8116 Barkley Ln.
- Shawnee Mission Pkwy. and Lowell
- 106th St. and Bond
Public meeting: City staff held a virtual public meeting on October 26. If you missed it, you can still view the slides and watch the full meeting.
Project manager: Ybairy Duin, 913-895-6235, ybairy.duin@opkansas.org
Schedule: This project will begin in November 2020.
86th + Lamar Storm Sewer Repair
The City will construct approximately 4,000 feet of stormwater-reinforced concrete box pipe and drainage structures, and 1,300 feet of sanitary sewer between 87th and 85th streets and Glenwood St. and Lamar Ave., in order to replace deteriorating infrastructure and alleviate flooding and drainage issues in this area.
In addition to Overland Park’s stormwater utility fund, this project is partially funded by the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program.
Public meeting: City staff will provide information about the project during a virtual public meeting on December 29 at 5 p.m. View a project informational video and fill out a comment form before attending.
You can attend the meeting by accessing the Zoom link, or by calling one of the following phone numbers and entering the meeting number and password:
- Phone number: 1-408-638-0968 or 1-669-900-6833
- Meeting number: 98212803436 and Password: 14838011
Project manager: Ybairy Duin, 913-895-6235, ybairy.duin@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction will begin in January 2021.
170th Terrace + Switzer Storm Drainage Improvements
This project includes the installation of two enclosed pipe and inlet systems near 170th Terr. and Switzer. The systems will transport stormwater runoff from the detention basins located in the Terrybrook Farms subdivision to the existing area inlets downstream in the Coffee Creek Crossing subdivision. These improvements will help reduce street and structure flooding in the area.
In addition to Overland Park’s stormwater utility fund, this project is partially funded by the Johnson County Stormwater Management Program.
Project managers:
- Lauren Garwood, 913-895-6012, lauren.garwood@opkansas.org
- Arij Humeida, 913-895-6009, arij.humeida@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction will begin in January 2021.
101st Street Storm Drainage Improvements
This project includes the replacement of the existing concrete ditch liner, roadway and storm sewer improvements, and relocation of sanitary sewer to alleviate street and structure flooding. The improvements extend from 101st to Knox Drive, between Connell Drive and England Drive. Find additional information about the project here.
Public meeting: City staff held a virtual public meeting on December 8.
Project manager: Ybairy Duin, 913-895-6235, ybairy.duin@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2021.
91st Street Trail Improvements
This project includes construction of a 10-foot-wide trail near 91st Street to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. The trail will run from Nall Ave. on the east to Lowell Ave. on the west, where it will join the existing trail segment that leads to Cherokee Park.
The trail is part of the Overland Park Greenway Linkages Plan, which helps guide a system linking public parks and recreation facilities to schools, neighborhoods, churches and more.
Public meeting: City staff held a public meeting for neighbors on October 13 at 5:30 p.m.
Please fill out the comment form to share your thoughts or questions about this project.
Project manager: Eric Keenan, 913-895-6028, eric.keenan@opkansas.org
Schedule: Construction is expected to begin in early 2021. The project is expected to be complete in late 2021.
Attachments
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 to 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 5/8″ 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 | $17,600 | 7 years |
| Overlay | $176,000 | 10 years |
| Total reconstruction | $1.5 million | 20-30 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.
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.