LSPD Conducting Crash Reduction Project Along M-150 Highway
LSPD Conducting Crash Reduction Project Along M-150 Highway
The Lee's Summit Police Department will be conducting a Crash Reduction Project along 150 Highway for the next 6 months. There will be multiple focus areas within this project along 150Hwy; to include the feeder streets to 150hwy. (Ward Rd, Pryor, 291hwy)
What you can expect: Officers being highly visible along 150 Hwy, stopping vehicles for a multitude of reasons that often lead to crashes. Some of the most common factors we see in crashes are "Following...
City of Lee’s Summit Announces Director of Information Technology
City of Lee’s Summit Announces Director of Information Technology
The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Newman as director of information technology. Newman begins her position on Jan. 6, where she will provide overall management, control and direction for the Information Technology Division. Newman will lead a staff of 33 professionals and oversee a budget of approximately $6 million.
Newman brings more than 30 years of experience providing informational technology and strategic...
City Crews Prepared for Snow This Weekend
City Crews Prepared for Snow This Weekend
The City’s crews prepared trucks and equipment due to light snow forecast for tonight, Friday, Jan. 5, and tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 6. Pavement temperatures are expected to remain at or above freezing which should melt any snow on pavements; however, snow may become heavy at times and could overwhelm pavements. The City will continue to monitor the weather and will call out crews as needed for response.
The City’s crews are also preparing for snow...
Section of NW Quarry Park Road Closed
Section of NW Quarry Park Road Closed
A section of NW Quarry Park Road west of NW Pryor Road is closed to through traffic for an emergency road repair. The duration of the closure is unknown at this time. Access for emergency vehicles and residents will be provided on NW Valley Garden Drive/Clifford Road and Bannister Road.
City Crews Preparing for Snow Dec. 26-27
City Crews Preparing for Snow Dec. 26-27
The City has a small crew scheduled to report at 2 a.m. Wed., Dec. 27, to monitor conditions and treat streets with salt as needed due to the potential for snow. Temperatures overnight will hover around freezing which may cause slick conditions. Drivers should use caution during the Wednesday morning commute, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.
Snow is also expected today, Tues., Dec. 26, and may be heavy at times; however, pavement...