Colbern Road Safety Improvement Work Begins September 5 Tuesday, September 5, 2023 | Views: 4072 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Colbern Road Safety Improvement Work Begins September 5 The City of Lee’s Summit announced that work on the Colbern Road Improvements Project begins Sept. 5. The project will improve the safety and flow of traffic on Northwest Colbern Road between Northeast Douglas Street and Missouri Route 350 and will require that section of road to be closed to through traffic until spring 2025. The first phase of construction will require a complete closure of Northwest Colbern Road from approximately Missouri Route...
Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup Friday, September 23, 2022 | Views: 5959 | Categories: City of Lee's Summit Press Releases, Public Works Press Releases Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup The City of Lee’s Summit is looking for volunteers to participate in a Stream Team Cleanup on October 8. Volunteers will help remove litter and debris from a Prairie Lee tributary from 10 a.m. - noon at Upper Banner Park, 520 NE Noeleen Lane. “Protecting our natural resources is a priority and this is a small way to invest in the community,” Environmentalist Specialist Kara Taylor said. “Stream Team cleanup events are an opportunity to not...
Public Hearing for Pryor Road Improvements Set for July 20 Tuesday, July 5, 2022 | Views: 10216 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Public Hearing for Pryor Road Improvements Set for July 20 The City of Lee’s Summit will host a public hearing to discuss the right-of-way stage design for Pryor Road from Longview Road to Hook Road on July 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 7, 2150 SW Scherer Rd.
City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Public Works Director Friday, May 28, 2021 | Views: 13719 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases City of Lee’s Summit Announces New Public Works Director The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Park as director of public works effective May 29. Park has shared interim director duties since June 2020. He replaces Dena Mezger who retired in August 2020 after 20 years with the City. Over the past 15 years, Park has served as the city traffic engineer and senior staff engineer. Prior to joining the City of Lee’s Summit, Park spent five years in the private sector as a...
Lee’s Summit Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community Thursday, May 20, 2021 | Views: 12027 | Categories: Public Works Press Releases Lee’s Summit Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community The City of Lee’s Summit is celebrating the renewal of its bronze-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Lee’s Summit was among 37 communities to receive recognition during this award round as a community committed to creating a safer environment for bicyclists of all ages to enjoy. The City will retain its designation through 2025. “The Bicycle Friendly Community designation demonstrates our...