Press Releases

The alley at 2^nd Street between SE Douglas and SE Green streets and next to the City Hall parking garage is closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for gas main replacement by a private utility contractor. There will be a lane shift on SE 2^nd Street as well. Work is permitted through December 11.

• Downtown Lee’s Summit has a new tool to help businesses grow, bring new life to existing buildings, and attract private investment. The area has been designated a federal Opportunity Zone through the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, effective Jan. 1, 2027. 

You are invited to our Thanksgiving Luncheon at Gamber Community Center! Come enjoy a catered Thanksgiving meal with dessert on Thursday, November 19. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. This event is $12 per person, and pre-registration is required. Starting Thursday, October 1, you can register by visiting the Gamber Community Center or calling 816.969.1580 to reserve your spot.

Entertainment will be the student orchestra from Summit Christian Academy.

There are two upcoming road closures for stormwater work which are set to take place the week of November 16.

• NW Olive Street just north of NW Orchard Street is set to close Monday, November 16, through Tuesday, November 17. The detour route is intended to guide drivers from the south end of Olive over to Chipman and Douglas.
• NE Main Street just north of NW Orchard Street is set to close Wednesday, November 18, through Thursday, November 19.

Hook Road at the Pryor Road intersection is now open in both directions between Horridge and Ward Roads.

Pryor Road to the south of Hook Road is now expected to open the week of November 16.