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Intersection of Southwest Scherer and Southwest Pryor Roads Set to Close Wednesday, Oct. 22

Intersection of Southwest Scherer and Southwest Pryor Roads Set to Close Wednesday, Oct. 22

Update 12/5/25: The closure of Southwest Scherer Road at its intersection with Southwest Pryor Road has been extended by one week. It was originally scheduled to reopen today 12/5/25.

The intersection of Southwest Scherer and Southwest Pryor Roads is set to close on Wednesday, October 22, for approximately forty-five days. The closure is necessary for intersection reconstruction.

Southwest Scherer Road will be closed to thru traffic between Southwest Sampson Road and Southwest Ward Road. The detour route includes Southwest Sampson Road, Southwest Longview Road, and Southwest Ward Road. Southwest Pryor Road will be closed between Southwest Longview Road and to just north of Southwest Eagle View Drive. The detour route includes Southwest Longview Road, Southwest Ward Road, and Southwest Hook Road. 

Sections of Southwest Pryor Road originally closed on June 30. After the Southwest Scherer and Pryor roads intersection reconstruction is completed, Southwest Scherer Road will reopen to thru traffic; however, sections of Southwest Pryor Road between Southwest Longview and Southwest Scherer roads and between Southwest Scherer and Southwest Hook will remain closed until Spring 2026.

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Public Invited to Comment on Ward Road Improvements from O’Brien to Chipman Roads

Public Invited to Comment on Ward Road Improvements from O’Brien to Chipman Roads

The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting a public meeting from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Strother Conference Room at City Hall, 220 SE Green St. Lee’s Summit, Mo., to discuss infrastructure improvements for the Ward Road corridor from O’Brien to Chipman roads. The meeting will allow the public to view preliminary plans and exhibits, review tentative schedules for right-of-way acquisition and construction, and provide feedback.
City Crews Plowing Primary and Secondary Streets Today, Tuesday, February 18

City Crews Plowing Primary and Secondary Streets Today, Tuesday, February 18

The City’s crews are plowing primary and secondary streets today, Tuesday, February 18, as snow continues to fall. An additional 2-4 inches of snow is expected throughout the day today, and crews will need to return to primary streets. Crews will continue working during snowfall, and will continue working after the snow ends until all streets are plowed and treated. Extremely low temperatures are expected over the next few days, which will limit the...
City Crews Preparing for Snow

City Crews Preparing for Snow

The City’s crews reported at 7 p.m. tonight, Monday, February 17, in preparation for another round of snow. Crews will focus on primary streets overnight into tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18, while snow is falling. The bulk of accumulating snow is expected to fall during the day Tuesday, and 4-8 inches is possible. After snow ends, crews will continue working around the clock until all streets are plowed and treated. READ MORE -->

City Crews Completed Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Early Today, Friday, February 14

City Crews Completed Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Early Today, Friday, February 14

The City’s crews completed plowing and treating residential streets early in the morning today, Friday, February 14. Crews will continue working today to complete spot checks and investigate service requests, and will shut down at 3:30 p.m. Warmer temperatures today will help with additional melting. The City is monitoring the forecast for Saturday, February 15, and will have crews and equipment ready in case of ice and/or light snow.  

City Crews Set to Continue Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Overnight into Friday, February 14

City Crews Set to Continue Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Overnight into Friday, February 14

The City's crews continue to plow and treat residential streets tonight, and will continue overnight into tomorrow, Friday, February 14. Warmer temperatures are expected Friday which should help with additional melting. Snow potential is trending down for Saturday, February 15, but the City will continue to monitor the forecast and update its response as necessary.

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