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City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm this Weekend

The City’s crews pre-treated streets with salt during the day today, Thursday, Jan. 22, and will continue pre-treating streets during the day tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23, ahead of a significant winter storm forecast for this weekend. The storm is expected to impact a large swath of the country with the northern edge reaching the Kansas City area. Accumulating snow and extremely cold temperatures are expected. 

Crews are scheduled to work around the clock beginning Friday evening, and will continue throughout the weekend and into next week. Accumulating snow is expected Friday through Sunday, Jan. 25. Depending on accumulation totals and conditions, it can take crews 48 hours or more after snow ends to plow and treat all streets in the city.

The extremely cold temperatures will limit the effectiveness of salt treatments, and blowing and drifting snow may require crews to re-plow areas which will slow progress. 

Residents can help by moving vehicles off of streets if possible. Vehicles parked on streets significantly slow progress and impact how much snow can be plowed from streets.

The City will continue to monitor the weather forecast and will update its response accordingly.

 

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City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

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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. 

City Crews Scheduled to Treat Streets as Needed

City Crews Scheduled to Treat Streets as Needed

The City has a crew scheduled to report at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 to monitor conditions and treat roadways and bridges throughout the morning into the afternoon as needed due to the potential for a dusting to one inch of snow. Pavement temperatures should be above freezing in the afternoon and limit accumulation. Drivers should be cautious, especially on elevated bridges and overpasses.

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