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The intersection of Southeast Third and Southeast Green streets is now open.

The section of Southeast Third Street between Southeast Green Street and Southeast Grand Avenue, as well as the intersection of Southeast Third and Southeast Johnson streets, remains closed until March. The detour route remains Southeast Douglas Street, Southeast Second Street, and Southeast Grand Avenue.

The closures are necessary for ongoing construction work related to the Green Street project.

Update 3/11/25: The closure is now expected on March 19.  Update 1/30/25: The closure of Southwest Sampson Road has been postponed until further notice due to emergency access issues. A section of Southwest Sampson Road between Southwest Scherer and Southwest Hook roads is set to close to thru traffic on Monday, Feb. 3, and will remain closed until approximately mid-August, for two phases of the Sampson Road Stormwater Improvements project. Phase one includes culvert work just south of  Southwest Scherer Road, and is expected to last until early April. The detour route includes Southwest Scherer Road, Southwest Pryor Road, and Southwest Hook Road. All schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.  

A section of Southwest Second Street between Southwest Noel and Market streets is set to close on Monday, Feb. 3, for one week. The closure is necessary for rehabilitation to failing sanitary sewer manholes located in the street. The detour route includes Southwest Noel Street, Southwest Third Street, and Southwest Market Street.

 

On January 21, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers and paramedics were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 3300 block of SW Third Street on the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who stated he had come to the parking lot to sell an iPad to a buyer on Facebook marketplace.

The City of Lee’s Summit is accepting applications from eligible voters in District 4 who are interested in serving on the City Council. Applications for the vacant seat are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 29. The appointment fills the vacancy in District 4 created by Fred DeMoro's resignation. The selected candidate will serve as a member of the City Council until the next municipal election in April 2026. District 4 residents interested in applying must file in person at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, 220 SE Green St. To be eligible, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, reside, and be a registered voter in District 4. To learn more about eligibility and the application and selection processes, visit cityofls.net/vacancy. The City Council will conduct interviews and appoint a member during a special meeting on Feb. 11. During the meeting, each eligible...