City Hosts RecycleFEST on Nov. 9 at Maintenance Facility Tuesday, October 29, 2019 | Views: 559 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases City Hosts RecycleFEST on Nov. 9 at Maintenance Facility City of Lee’s Summit is hosting its free RecycleFEST on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the City’s Maintenance Facility, 1971 SE Hamblen Rd. RecycleFEST offers Lee’s Summit residents an opportunity to dispose of a variety of items in an environmentally friendly manner. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, of the 262 million tons of municipal solid waste generated in 2015, just 34.7 percent was recycled and composted. 52.5 percent of...
Community Invited to Ward Road Ribbon Cutting on Sept. 27 Monday, September 23, 2019 | Views: 1009 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the Ward Road Improvements Project at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Southwest Ward Road and Southwest Fenwick Road. This project is the culmination of decades of work and long-term planning that transformed Ward Road, providing safe access for all residents. This project widened and reconstructed Ward Road to a three-lane road from Southwest County Line Road to...
Southwest Hook Road Lane Closure Switch Set for July 24 Wednesday, July 17, 2019 | Views: 2011 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Southwest Hook Road Lane Closure Switch Set for July 24 The eastbound lane of Southwest Hook Road from Southwest Arthur Drive to Southwest Ward Road is set to reopen on July 24 and the westbound lane will temporarily close for approximately eight weeks, weather permitting. The detour route is Southwest Ward Road, M-150 Highway and Horridge Road. Local access only will be allowed westbound on Southwest Hook Road between Southwest Arthur Drive and Horridge Road. The work is necessary as part of the Hook Road Shoulders...
Lee’s Summit Airport Hosts Free Open House on June 22 Thursday, June 13, 2019 | Views: 2791 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Lee’s Summit Airport Hosts Free Open House on June 22 The City of Lee’s Summit is inviting the community to its Airport Open House on June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport, 402 NE Leinweber Rd. This free family-friendly event allows the public to experience everything the airport has to offer and enjoy an up-close look at the various airplanes on display. There will be activities for kids, food vendors, informational booths and a flight demonstration by the KC Flight...
Section of Ward Road to Close June 17 for Water Main Work Monday, June 3, 2019 | Views: 2616 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Section of Ward Road to Close June 17 for Water Main Work Northwest Ward Road from Chipman Road to Northwest Frances Road is scheduled to close on June 17 and remain closed for seven to ten days as work is done on the City’s water main. The eastbound lane of Chipman Road will also be reduced to one lane from Ward Road to Donovan Road. Detours will be posted and are available via Donovan Road. All construction work is weather permitting. For more information, contact Public Works at 969-1800 or...