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Volunteers Needed for Stream Team Cleanup

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 only restore the beauty of our streams but improve water quality, prevent flash floods and ultimately influence the overall health of our bodies of water downstream.”

The Stream Team is a volunteer effort coordinated by the City’s Public Works Department that involves collecting litter and debris from specific sections of local streams. Student and scout community service hours are available. Trash bags and gloves will be provided, and prizes will be awarded for the most unique items collected. Lunch will also be offered to all volunteers.

For more information, contact Public Works at publicworks@cityofls.net or 816-969-1800.

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City Crews Continue Treating Streets

City Crews Continue Treating Streets

The City’s crews pre-treated streets, and will continue treating primary and secondary streets tonight, Saturday, Jan. 4, and overnight into Sunday, Jan. 5. Even streets that have been treated are slick. Drivers are urged to stay home if possible; if travel is necessary, use caution and give crews plenty of room to work. Snow is expected to start early Sunday morning, and crews will plow and treat streets as necessary. The City will continue to monitor the...
City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

The City’s crews are preparing for a major winter storm which is expected to start on Saturday, Jan. 4, and will continue overnight into Sunday, Jan. 5. Ice, sleet, heavy snow, high winds, and low temperatures are all expected with this storm. Crews pre-treated secondary and residential streets with salt today, Friday, Jan. 3, and will report at noon on Saturday, Jan. 4, to pre-treat primary streets. Ice and sleet are expected to start on Saturday...
Green Street Project Update: SE Green Street Entrance into City Hall Now Open

Green Street Project Update: SE Green Street Entrance into City Hall Now Open

The Southeast Green Street entrance into the Lee’s Summit City Hall parking lot and garage is now open.

Work on the Green Street project continues, and Southeast Third Street between Southeast Douglas Street and Southeast Grand Avenue remains closed to thru traffic.

Updates to estimated reopening dates are as follows:

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Daily Closures of Section of Southeast Douglas Street Began Wednesday, Dec. 11

Daily Closures of Section of Southeast Douglas Street Began Wednesday, Dec. 11

Daily Closures of Section of Southeast Douglas Street Began Wednesday, Dec. 11

Update 2/25/25: Construction has resumed between 5th and 6th Streets. Daily closures will occur for approximately two weeks.

Daily closures for a section of Southeast Douglas Street between Southeast Sixth and Seventh streets began Wednesday, Dec. 11, and will last for approximately two to three weeks. This section will close daily beginning at 7 a.m. and will reopen by 5:30 p.m.

City Crews Continue to Treat Roadways Today, Nov. 30

City Crews Continue to Treat Roadways Today, Nov. 30

The City’s crews continue to treat roadways today, Saturday, Nov. 30 after a heavy band of snow pushed through the area later this morning leaving heavier snow on the north side of the City and a trace on the south side. Crews will work north to south to treat roadways covered in snow. Pavement temperatures are expected to be above freezing through the remainder of the day helping to melt any accumulated snow on the roadways. 

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