Press Releases

A section of Southeast Third Street between Southeast Douglas Street and Southeast Grand Avenue is set to close to thru traffic on Monday, Nov. 4, and will remain closed until early February 2025. The closure is necessary for work associated with the Green Street project. The detour route includes Southeast Grand Avenue, Southeast Second Street, and Southeast Douglas Street.

 

A section of Northwest O’Brien Road between Southwest Ward Road and Southwest Second Street is set to close to thru traffic on Monday, Oct. 28, for approximately three weeks. The detour route includes Southwest Ward Road and Southwest Second Street. Water main work will take place between Northwest Donovan Road and Northwest Monroe Street.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.

Burning leaves and other yard waste within the City of Lee's Summit is prohibited. This includes the use of fire pits, patio fireplaces, and other open-flame appliances for such activities. These appliances may only be used with seasoned firewood. Residents are encouraged to properly dispose of leaves by either mulching or bagging them for collection by their designated waste hauler. Additionally, to prevent stormwater backups, it is essential that leaves are...

In recent years, the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has increased; however, many people remain unaware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home. Commonly referred to as the "invisible killer," CO is an odorless, colorless gas that forms when fuels—such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane—burn incompletely. In residential settings, potential sources of carbon monoxide include heating and...

A section of Northwest Falcon Drive between Northwest Summerfield Drive and Northwest High Point Drive closed today, Wednesday, Oct. 23, and is expected to reopen on Thursday, Oct. 31. The detour route includes Northwest High Point Drive, Northwest Chipman Road, Black Twig Lane, and Northwest Summerfield Drive. The closure is necessary to remove and replace curb and gutter as part of the City’s curb replacement program. All work is weather permitting and...