Public Works News

A section of Southwest Georgetown Drive between Southwest Ward Road and Southwest Raintree Drive is set to close to thru traffic on Thursday, Nov. 7, and will remain closed for approximately one week. The work is necessary for curb and gutter replacement near the intersection of Southwest Georgetown Drive and Southwest Raintree Drive. The detour route includes Southwest Drake Drive, Southwest Ward Road, and Southwest County Line Road.    

The City of Lee’s Summit is holding a snow dry run from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 6, to allow crews to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 winter weather season. The annual snow dry run was scheduled in advance and is not in response to any forecast. The purpose of the snow dry run is to ensure all equipment and software are working properly and that drivers are familiar with snow routes, which is critical to the City’s snow and ice...

A section of Southwest Buckthorn Drive between Arbor Sound Drive and Southwest Arboridge Drive is set to close daily beginning Monday, Nov. 4. Daytime closures are permitted through Nov. 8, and accommodations will be made for buses. This work is for the emergency replacement of a sanitary sewer lateral. The detour route includes Arbor Sound Drive/Southwest Arborway Terrace, and Southwest Arboridge Drive.

A section of Southeast Fourth Street between Southeast Douglas and Southeast Green streets is set for daily closures beginning Monday, Nov. 4, and work is permitted for approximately three weeks. The closures are necessary for a fire line installation from a water main to a building, and the street is expected to be plated each night. The detour route includes Southeast Green Street, Southeast Fifth Street, and Southeast Douglas Street.

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.