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A section of Southeast Flagstone Drive between Southeast Todd George Parkway and Southeast Annette Street is set to close daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 12, through Monday, Feb. 9 (extended from Jan. 19). The detour route includes Southeast Greystone Drive, Southeast Third Street, Southeast Flagstone Drive, Southeast Lana Street and Southeast Fifth Street.

A section of Northeast Rice Road between Northeast Colbern Road and Northeast Mulberry Avenue is set to close Monday, January 12, through Thursday, January 15. The detour route includes Northeast Mulberry Avenue, Northeast Independence Avenue, and Northeast Colbern Road. The closure is necessary to complete water line connections.

Update 1/14/26: Southeast Eastridge and Southeast Wilson streets are now open.
Southeast Eastridge and Southeast Wilson streets are closed through the end of next week. Grand Avenue is back open.

The City of Lee’s Summit will accept applications from qualified agencies for 2026–27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from Jan. 6 – Feb. 6, 2026. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awards federal grant funds to the City annually. These funds must be used to meet the needs of low- to moderate-income individuals and families, address slum or blight in Lee's Summit, or meet an urgent need. Lee’s Summit is...

  Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is undertaking a major restoration effort at Legacy Lake to protect one of the community’s most important environmental and recreational assets. The Legacy Lake Dredging Project began in November 2025 and is scheduled for completion in May 2026.