Public Meeting for Southeast Douglas Street Improvements Set for March 26
Public Meeting for Southeast Douglas Street Improvements Set for March 26
The City of Lee’s Summit will host an in-person public meeting for the design of the Southeast Douglas Street from Blue Parkway to Fourth Street Improvements project from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the Strother Conference Room at Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, Mo. The meeting will be an open house-style format and there will not be a formal presentation; the public can come and go as schedules...
Section of Southeast Browning Street Set to Close Wednesday, March 11
Section of Southeast Browning Street Set to Close Wednesday, March 11
A section of Southeast Browning Street between Southeast Eighth Street and Southeast Blue Parkway is set to close on Wednesday, March 11, until Monday, March 16. The work is necessary for concrete work as part of the Route 291 north and U.S. 50 Interchange project. The detour route includes Southeast Douglas Street, Southeast Seventh Street, Southeast Green Street, and Southeast Eighth Street.
Northwest Olive and Northwest Orchard Streets Set to Close to Through Traffic Beginning Monday, March 2
Northwest Olive and Northwest Orchard Streets Set to Close to Through Traffic Beginning Monday, March 2
Northwest Olive and Northwest Orchards streets are set to close to through traffic beginning, Monday, March 2, until October 2026. Northwest Central Street and Northeast Main Street also will be closed to through traffic. These initial closures are to minimize traffic while crews begin tree clearing and utility work. Local access will be maintained.
Statewide Tornado Drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week
Statewide Tornado Drill and Severe Weather Awareness Week
The Statewide Tornado Drill is on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 am, weather permitting. The City of Lee's Summit will activate the outdoor warning systems, school receivers, and LS Aware for the drill. It's up to you to determine the best notification method for you and your family and where you will take shelter. Here are some essential tips to keep you prepared for severe weather:
• Follow local forecasts anytime severe weather is possible. Have...
City Crew Scheduled to Treat Streets as Needed Tonight, Sunday, March 1, and Overnight into Monday, March 2
City Crew Scheduled to Treat Streets as Needed Tonight, Sunday, March 1, and Overnight into Monday, March 2
The City has a small crew scheduled to report at 7 p.m. tonight, Sunday, March 1, to monitor conditions and treat streets with salt as needed Sunday night and overnight into Monday, March 2. READ MORE -->