Friday, July 25, 2025 | Views: 10148 | Categories: Public Works News Repairs to Roundabout at Southwest Arborwalk Boulevard and Southwest Arboridge Drive Set to Begin Week of July 28 Repairs to the roundabout at Southwest Arborwalk Boulevard and Southwest Arboridge Drive are set to begin the week of July 28. A section of Southwest Arborwalk Boulevard between Southwest Arbormist Drive and Southwest Arboridge Drive will be closed, and sections of both Southwest Arborwalk Boulevard and Southwest Arboridge Drive will be closed to thru traffic. Signed detours will be in place. The contractor will mobilize on Monday, July 28, with closures likely to begin on Tuesday, July 29, or Wednesday, July 30. Once closed, the duration of work is expected to be 3-4 working days with an additional 3-4 days to allow for appropriate curing. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. Print PreviousMichael VanBuskirk Named Citizen of the Year Next Lee’s Summit to Celebrate the Chipman Road Improvements Project Completion
Section of NE Johnson Street between NE Maple Street and NE Short Street to Close Wed., July 1 Section of NE Johnson Street between NE Maple Street and NE Short Street to Close Wed., July 1 A section of Northeast Johnson Street between NE Maple Street and NE Short Street is set to close to through traffic 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, for approximately one week. The detour route includes Northeast Short Street, Northeast Green Street, and Northeast Maple Street.
Section of NW Main Street Set to Close Monday, June 22 Section of NW Main Street Set to Close Monday, June 22 A section of NW Main Street is set to close on Monday, June 22, for approximately three weeks. The closure is just north of the Forest Avenue intersection. The detour route includes Orchard, Douglas, and Maple streets. Forest Avenue also will be closed to through traffic between Central and Douglas streets.
Section of Pryor Road Set to Open Friday, June 19 Section of Pryor Road Set to Open Friday, June 19 The section of Pryor Road between Longview and Scherer roads is expected to open to traffic by the end of the day tomorrow, Friday, June 19. One lane of traffic will be open in each direction, and it will remain an active construction zone with workers present so drivers should use caution. The posted detour will remain Longview, Ward, and Hook roads. The intersection of Pryor and Scherer roads will be a three-way stop.
Section of SE Douglas Street Set to Close for Pavement Repairs Section of SE Douglas Street Set to Close for Pavement Repairs A contractor is set to close the southbound section of SE Douglas Street between SE 1st and SE 2nd streets daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for pavement repairs. Work is permitted from Wednesday, June 17, through Friday, July 10; however, currently the contractor expects to begin mid-week the week of June 22. The detour route is SE 1st Street, SE Main Street, and SE 2nd Street.
Laura Maxwell Named Citizen of the Year Laura Maxwell Named Citizen of the Year The City of Lee’s Summit and Mayor J. Beto Lopez are proud to name Laura Maxwell as the 2026 Citizen of the Year. Named the 2026 Citizen of the Year for her exceptional volunteer leadership, professional achievements, and long-standing commitment to the Lee’s Summit community.