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

Schedule: This project is currently in the design phase. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.

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: Seth Gotchey, 913-895-6052, [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: Beginning August 22, 2024, through November 15, 2024, eastbound and westbound lanes of 167th Street between Antioch Road and Switzer Road will be closed to through traffic for road construction. Detours will be posted.

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.

Pedestrians should use crosswalks at 89th Street or 103rd Street to cross Metcalf Avenue. Crosswalks are currently closed at 91st, 93rd, 95th, 97th and 99th Streets.

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

Schedule: Construction is underway, and this project is scheduled to be completed in spring 2025. 

Lane Closures: Knox Drive between 10021 Knox Dr. and 10029 Connell Dr. will be closed from Dec. 11, 2023-October 8, 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-January 31, 2025.

99th Terrace between Connell Drive and Carter Drive will close daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sept. 4-Oct. 18, 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: Lauren Garwood, P.E., 913-895-6012, [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.

Expect another public meeting in October 2024 to discuss the easements required for this project.

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 will commence 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 will hold a second public information meeting on September 26, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Myone E. Scafe Building.

Schedule: Construction is expected to begin in early 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]

Schedule: Preliminary design is underway. Right-of-way and easement appraisal and acquisition will take place between fall 2024 and summer 2025 followed by utility relocations from summer 2025 to spring 2026. 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. A second public meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024 from 5:30-7 p.m. at LongHouse Visitor Center.

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]

Schedule: Preliminary design is underway. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025.

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

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]

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.

College Blvd. Bridge Project Exhibit

An aerial photo of a traffic signal reconstruction project on Shawnee Mission Parkway.

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.

Photo of repaved streets near a residential area.

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 began in June 2024 and is scheduled to 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
  • 103rd Street, Mission Road to Metcalf Avenue
  • Metcalf Avenue, Blue Valley Parkway to 135th Street
  • Nall Avenue, 95th Street to College Boulevard

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 began in March 2024 and is scheduled to 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.

2024 Bridge Maintenance Project

As part of the 2024 Bridge Maintenance Project, crews will repair several bridges throughout Overland Park:

  • Roe Avenue bridge south of 103rd Street
  • 127th Street bridge west of Nall Avenue
  • 109th Street bridge over Indian Creek (in Corporate Woods)

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

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

Schedule: Construction varies by location. The entire project is expected to be completed by November 2024.

Lane Closures: There will be an alternating lane reduction of the westbound lanes on the bridge over Tomahawk Creek west of Nall Avenue on 127th Street from September 16-November 15.

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, 913-895-6139, [email protected]

Schedule: Construction is expected to begin in summer 2024 with an estimated completion of spring 2025.

Lane Closures: Beginning August 12, Nall Avenue will be closed from 67th Street through 71st Street. Residents will have access to the road and all other traffic will be detoured. The inside lanes of Nall Avenue will open daily between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Lanes are expected to reopen in October.

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, 913-895-6139, [email protected]

Community Engagement: The City held an open house to review the preliminary improvement plans for this project on Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Street.

Schedule: Construction is expected 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, 913-895-6139, [email protected]

Schedule: This project is scheduled to begin in 2026.

Community Engagement: The City will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, November 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Matt Ross Community Center.

Regency Lake Dredging

A dredging project is set to enhance Regency Lake’s water quality and safeguard its ecosystem. Dredging the lake is necessary to remove accumulated sediment, which reduces the lake’s water level and increases water temperature and the growth of harmful algae blooms. Higher water levels make it easier to maintain a healthy habitat for fish. The lake’s fish have been temporarily relocated to a new home in another beautiful Overland Park lake. Dredging work will begin at the lake in September. We’ll take the utmost care of Regency Lake’s vibrant ecosystem throughout the process.

Find additional information on dredging here.

Community Engagement: The City will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming dredging project. The meeting will be an open house at the park shelter at Regency Lake Park. City staff will be available to answer questions regarding project details, including project schedule and parking lot reconstruction.

Schedule: This project is expected to begin in September 2024 with an anticipated completion of April 2025.

An aerial photo shows the intersection of Antioch and 103rd Street.

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

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.

117th Street Lane Reduction at Nall Avenue

The eastbound 117th Street right turn lane at Nall Avenue will be closed daily between 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from September 16-October 18.

  • Northbound Nall Avenue at 117th Street, the right turn lane will be closed (no right turns allowed).
  • Westbound 117th Street at Nall Avenue, the right turn lane will be closed (no right turns allowed).
  • Southbound outside left turn lane on Nall Avenue at 117th Street will be closed.
Contact

Brandon Melius
[email protected]
913-449-6743

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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