Update: The contractor working on SE 2nd Street had an equipment failure earlier today, Tuesday, Nov. 1, and stopped work; however, work is tentatively expected to take place again from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. tomorrow, Wed., Nov. 2. In order to complete surface sealing along SE 2nd Street at intersections, there will be short-term closures of Jefferson, Market, SE Main, Douglas and Green crossing SE 2nd Street. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained along SE 2nd Street; however, traffic will not be able access the side streets from SE 2nd Street while intersection surface sealing is being completed.
Re-striping of SE 2nd Street is expected to take place under traffic next week, weather permitting.
The most recent schedule for surface seal indicates work could begin on SE 2nd Street between Route 291 and SW Jefferson Street on Thurs., Oct. 27, or Fri., Oct....
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Reminding everyone the open burning of yard waste is prohibited. Including burning leaves in portable patio fireplaces or pits.
Due to the ongoing drought conditions, all open burning permits issued in the City of Lee's Summit remain suspended, and it is not recommended to use any other outdoor open-flame appliances.
Please keep everyone safe!
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Update: Phase two of the SW 3rd Street utility work is now expected to start on Mon., Oct. 17, with the closure of both eastbound and westbound through traffic on SW 3rd Street from SW Blue Parkway to SW Jefferson Street. The section of SW Jefferson Street from SW 3rd Street to SW 2nd Street is expected to be back open by noon on Mon., Oct. 17.
During phase one of the utility work on SW 3rd Street which started today, a section of SW Jefferson Street from SW 3rd Street to SW 2nd Street is also closed to through traffic due to work in the SW 3rd and SW Jefferson streets intersection. This closure is expected to last for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. Westbound SW 3rd Street traffic should detour north on SW Market Street to SW 2nd Street, or south on SW Jefferson Street to SW Blue Parkway. Eastbound SW 3rd Street traffic will technically be allowed through the...
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Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) Park Board members and staff held a special rededication ceremony on Thursday, September 8th, as they officially opened Velie Park after its renovation. Park Board President Lawrence Bivins was on site to cut the ribbon.
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Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is hosting an open house at Lower Banner Park on October 8th from 9:00 - 10:30 am. LSPR invites community members to enjoy coffee and donuts while sharing ideas regarding the renovation of Lower Banner Park. Lower Banner Park is located at 601 NE Park Dr, Lee's Summit, MO 64086.
For more information on parks and amenities, please go to LSParks.net or call 816-969-1500.
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