Open House: 77th Street and Metcalf Traffic Signal Project
When
May 30, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Matt Ross Community Center
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.
Fire Station 41 Reconstruction
The City will reconstruct Fire Station 41, located at 75th and Conser. The station has operated for nearly 50 years and will be replaced with a state of the art facility designed to house 12 staff members and six fire and EMS vehicles.
Project Manager: Tony Rome, 913-895-6001, [email protected]
Schedule: Construction began in March 2023. This project is expected to be completed in mid-2024.
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: Joel Buffington, 913-895-6014, [email protected]
Schedule: This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in 2024.
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.
This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.
Project Manager: Brent Gerard, 913-895-6193, [email protected]
Community Engagement: The City held two public meetings in preparation for the project, on May 27, 2021 and March 1, 2022. The City also held a virtual public information meeting on Dec. 14, 2023
Schedule: Construction is underway and is scheduled to conclude in fall 2025.
Lane Closures: The intersection at 167th Street and Antioch will be closed from February 26-August 9, 2024 for reconstruction. 167th Street between Switzer and Antioch will be closed to traffic. Access for residents and emergency vehicles will not be interrupted.
Metcalf Avenue, 91st to 99th Street
This project includes improvements to Metcalf, including a mill and overlay, raised medians with landscaping and irrigation, curbs and gutters and new storm sewer improvements. Overhead power lines will be buried and new decorative traffic signals and street lighting will be installed. Street lights may be turned off as they are replaced throughout the project.
These improvements consider and address safety, access for local drivers during construction, impacts to adjacent property and existing utilities, stormwater drainage and more.
Project Manager: Seth Gotchey, 913-895-6052, [email protected]
Schedule: The City acquired easements and scheduled utility relocations in 2022 and 2023. The contractor is building traffic signals at 91st Street, 93rd Street, 97th Street and 99th Street intersections in spring 2024. This project is expected to be completed in November of 2024.
Community Engagement: The City held three public meetings in preparation for the project.
Lane Closures: The outside lanes of northbound and southbound Metcalf Avenue will be closed between 91st Street and 99th Street from December 4, 2023-September 30, 2024.
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, [email protected]
Schedule: Construction is underway and is scheduled to conclude in summer of 2025.
Lane Closures: Knox Drive between 10021 Knox Dr. and 10029 Connell Dr. will be closed from Dec. 11, 2023-May 30, 2024 to allow for the construction of a new culvert and permit access for the reconstruction of the ditch liner.
A portion of 99th Terrace between 9901 Connell Dr. and 9701 W. 99th Ter. will be closed from Dec. 11, 2023-Oct. 8, 2024.
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: Ybairy Duin, 913-895-6235, [email protected]
Schedule: This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2025.
Community Engagement: The City held a public meeting for the project on February 28, 2023 for neighbors and Overland Park residents.
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 Avenue
- Site 2: 8321 Lowell Avenue
- Site 3: 11781 W. 108th Street
- Site 4: South Lake Dam Spillway
- Site 5: 154th Street and Newton Drive
Project Manager: Arij Humeida, 913-895-6009, [email protected]
Community Engagement: The City held a public information meeting on February 8, 2024, at the Myron E. Scafe Building.
2023 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: 97th Street & Cedar Street
- Site 2: Lowell Avenue & 113th Terrace
- Site 3: Indian Creek Drive, East of Lamar Avenue
- Site 4: Downstream bridge apron replacement at Gillette Street, north of 119th Street
Project Manager: Lauren Garwood, 913-895-6012, [email protected]
Schedule: Construction began in 2023 and will conclude in summer 2024.
Lane Closures: Indian Creek Drive between Horton Drive and Lamar Avenue will be closed March 22-April 26, 2024.
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: Brent Gerard, 913-895-6193, [email protected]
Schedule: Preliminary design is underway. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026.
Community Engagement: The City held a public information meeting on Dec. 11 at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
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]
Schedule: Preliminary design is underway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025.
Community Engagement: The City held an open house on Jan. 23 at Matt Ross Community Center.
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]
Schedule: Bridge construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2025.
Community Engagement: The City held an open house informational meeting on February 8, 2024 at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.
Traffic Signal Reconstruction, Shawnee Mission Parkway and Foster
This project includes the removal and replacement of all traffic signal equipment (poles, mast arms, signal heads, traffic signal cabinet) at the intersection. Adjacent sidewalks and sidewalk ramps will also be replaced to ensure ADA compliance.
This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.
Project Manager: Shawn Gotfredson, 913-895-8303, [email protected]
Schedule: This project is underway and is scheduled to be completed in fall 2024.
2024 Street Improvement Project (Preservation)
Street preservation treatments will take place in two phases in 2024, covering several locations throughout Overland Park.
This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.
Project Manager: Guy Alon, 913-895-6007, [email protected]
Schedule: This portion of the 2024 Street Improvement Project is scheduled to begin in June 2024 and conclude in October 2024.
2024 Street Improvement Project (UBAS)
As part of the 2024 Street Improvement Project, ultra-thin bonded asphalt will be applied at the following locations:
- 119th Street, Conser Street to Nall Avenue
- 127th Street, Quivira Road to Switzer Road
- Mills Farm
- Wilshire By The Lake
This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.
Project Manager: Andrew O’Connor, 913-895-6016, [email protected]
Schedule: This portion of the 2024 Street Improvement Project began in March 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in October 2024.
2024 Street Improvement Project (Overlay)
As part of the 2024 Street Improvement Project, mill and overlay will occur at the following locations:
- 127th Street, Pflumm Road to Quivira Road
- Indian Creek Estates
- Shannon Valley
- Oak Park, 97th Street & Nieman Road
- Residential Areas, including Indian Creek Park Estates, College Park Estates, College Park Villas, College Meadows, Park Crossing, Cross Creek, Twin Oaks, Highcroft, Cobblestone Park, Nieman Road, Oakview, Countryshire and Ginger Creek.
This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.
Project Manager: Andrew O’Connor, 913-895-6016, [email protected]
Schedule: This portion of the 2024 Street Improvement Project is scheduled to begin in March 2024 and conclude in October 2024.
2024 Street Improvement Project (Concrete Curbs + Sidewalks)
Crews will repair curbs and sidewalks in several locations throughout Overland Park as part of the 2024 Street Improvement Project.
This project is partially or fully funded by the OP Moves sales tax.
Project Manager: Becky Bonebrake, 913-895-6008, [email protected]
Schedule: This portion of the 2024 Street Improvement Project began in March 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in October 2024.
137th Street Lane Reduction, Grandview to Antioch
Westbound 137th Street between Grandview and Antioch Road will reduce to one lane between 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. from March 11-May 24, 2024.
Please contact Andy Svehla, Project Manager, at [email protected] or 573-355-3551 with questions.
Moving Lane Closure, Eastbound 87th Street from Metcalf to Nall
Eastbound 87th Street from Metcalf to Nall will have a moving lane closure April 17-19 and April 22-25 due to AT&T line work. There will be flaggers along the route.
Please contact Heartland Midwest Project Manager Brent Jankowski at 913-238-2749 or [email protected] with questions.
Brookridge Perimeter Street Improvements, 103rd and Antioch
The City will make improvements to the area of 103rd and Antioch as part of the Brookridge Redevelopment Agreement. This project will be completed at the developer’s expense to accommodate changing traffic patterns and to help comply with zoning stipulations in the area.
The following improvements are included in the project:
- Additional turn lanes, new traffic signals, and sidewalk improvements at the intersections of
- 103rd and Antioch
- 104th and Antioch
- 103rd and Woodward (future street)
- Addition of a full median along 103rd Street, from Antioch to Hemlock
- Storm sewer modifications to improve drainage and to accommodate street improvements
- New street lighting
- Relocation of existing overhead utilities along 103rd Street to underground facilities
Project Manager: Joel Buffington, 913-895-6014, [email protected]
Schedule: This project began in summer 2023 and is expected to be completed in November of 2024.
Lane Closures: Beginning Monday, October 16, 2023, 103rd Street between Eby and Hemlock along with Antioch Road south of 104th to 102nd reduced to one lane in both directions to allow for roadway widening and storm sewer, sidewalk and traffic signal construction. This lane reduction is expected to last the duration of the project.
Upcoming Public Information Meetings
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.
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.