Friday, October 24, 2025 | Views: 4624 | Categories: Public Works News Sections of Southeast Douglas and Southeast First Streets Set to Close Daily Beginning Monday, October 27 Sections of Southeast Douglas and Southeast First streets are set to close daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, October 27, for utility work at the intersection. Work is permitted through November 7. The hard closures are on the south side of the intersection in the southbound lane of Southeast Douglas Street, and in the eastbound lane of Southeast First Street on either side of its intersection with Southeast Douglas Street. Southbound Southeast Douglas Street will be closed to thru traffic between Southeast First and Southeast Second streets. Eastbound Southeast First Street will be closed to thru traffic between Southeast Main and Southeast Green streets. The detour route includes Southeast First Street, Southeast Main Street, Southeast Second Street, and Southeast Green Street. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. Print PreviousDecember 18: 2025 Annual Holiday Luncheon Next Lee’s Summit to Host RecycleFEST Nov. 1
Engineer Brad Faulkner Engineer Brad Faulkner With great sadness, we announce the passing of Engineer Brad Faulkner. Brad collapsed at his son’s sporting event on Thursday, and efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Brad was a 19-year veteran assigned to A-Shift at Fire Station No. 3. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brad’s family, friends, and his fire department family.
3 Wheel Bikes Now Available for Rent at LSPR 3 Wheel Bikes Now Available for Rent at LSPR Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation would like to announce the purchase of four 3-wheel bikes through a grant funded by Eitas- developmental disabilities services of Jackson County. This purchase allows adults with disabilities, balance impairments, and the senior population to utilize the free bikes reservation program at Lovell and Longview Community Centers. This new amenity will improve the quality of life for many patrons with balance and mobility...
Bedroom Fire Causes Extensive Damage Bedroom Fire Causes Extensive Damage On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 4:42 pm, the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 400 Block of SE Weiss Circle. The occupant called 911 and reported a fire in the upstairs bedroom. The occupant was evacuating the house. When the fire department arrived, light smoke was coming from the two-story, single-family residence. The occupant and pet were safe outside. Firefighters entered the house to heavy smoke conditions and...
Section of NE Columbus Street Set to Close Daily May 8-12 Section of NE Columbus Street Set to Close Daily May 8-12 Update: This section of NE Columbus Street is now open. A section of NE Columbus Street just west of M-291 Highway is set to close daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning on Mon., May 8, through Fri., May 12, weather permitting.
Section of SE Browning Street Set to Close May 8 Section of SE Browning Street Set to Close May 8 Update 5/24/23: This section of SE Browning Street is now open to traffic. Update 5/2/23: Work is progressing faster than anticipated and the contractor now intends to start the closure on Mon., May 8. The closure was originally posted to begin Tues., May 9. A section of SE Browning Street just south of SE Oldham Parkway is set to close on Mon., May 8, and will remain closed for approximately two weeks, weather permitting. The work is necessary for roadway...