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Quarry Park Inclement Weather Route Friday, Jan. 23

Quarry Park Inclement Weather Route Friday, Jan. 23

The City of Lee’s Summit has established an inclement winter weather route through the Clarkson Construction property north of Northwest Quarry Park Road.  Due to the forecasted snow Saturday, City’s crews will open the inclement winter weather route through the Clarkson Construction property and close the access to Noland Road Friday 1/23/26 .  The switch over will occur between 9 - 10 a.m. The Inclement winter weather route is expected to be open at least a week due to the amount of snowfall and frigid temperatures. An update will be provided when it is closed. 

Upon entering the inclement winter weather route, please follow the orange cones through the temporary access. Public Works will plow and or treat the access as necessary. 

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