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Section of Westbound Chipman Road Set to Close March 11

Section of Westbound Chipman Road Set to Close March 11

Update 5/10/24: This section of westbound Chipman Road is back open; however, there will be some right lane closures during the day as work continues.

A section of westbound NW Chipman Road from NE Douglas Street to NW Donovan Road is set to close on Monday, March 11, and will remain closed for approximately two months. The detour route includes NE Douglas Street, NE Tudor Road, and NW Ward Road. NW Commerce Drive and NW Main Street will also be closed at NW Chipman Road and must be accessed from NW Commerce Drive off of NE Tudor Road.

This is private utility work to install a primary electrical duct bank and manholes, and is not associated with a City project. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.

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Portion of Southeast Green Street to Close Dec. 21

Portion of Southeast Green Street to Close Dec. 21

Portion of Southeast Green Street to Close Dec. 21
***UPDATE*** This closure will be extended until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24, to allow sufficient time for a concrete patch to cure before being opened to traffic. Southeast Green Street will be closed to through traffic between Southeast Fifth Street and Southeast Fourth Street from 8 a.m. on Dec. 21 until 5 p.m. on Dec. 23. The closure is necessary for stormwater pipe installation. The detour route is Southeast Fifth Street, to Southeast Douglas Street,...
City Crews Treating Elevated Surfaces with Brine Today, Tuesday, Dec. 8

City Crews Treating Elevated Surfaces with Brine Today, Tuesday, Dec. 8

The City’s crews are treating elevated surfaces with brine this morning Tuesday, Dec. 8. The fog plus low temperatures may create slick conditions on elevated surfaces such as bridges.

Brine is a saltwater solution which helps to prevent ice and other precipitation from bonding to pavement. Roadways and other surfaces treated with brine often have a striped appearance.

Evening and Overnight Closures for Southwest Persels Road

Evening and Overnight Closures for Southwest Persels Road

Evening and Overnight Closures for Southwest Persels Road
***UPDATE*** The closure on Tuesday, Dec. 8, will begin at 6 p.m., and the work on Wed/Thurs Dec. 9-10 has been canceled. Evening and overnight closures are scheduled from Dec. 6 through Dec. 10 for Southwest Persels Road at Southwest Market Street. The roadway will be open to traffic during daytime hours. The construction work is necessary for a water main tie-in as part of the Jefferson Street Improvements project. Previously scheduled work...
City's Crews Prepared for Winter Weather Early Thurs., Dec. 3

City's Crews Prepared for Winter Weather Early Thurs., Dec. 3

***UPDATE*** The forecast has changed and slick conditions are not expected until after 7 a.m. on Thurs., Dec. 3. City crews are now scheduled to report at 7 a.m. and will treat streets as needed. The City has a crew scheduled to report at 3 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, to treat roadways as winter weather enters the Kansas City area. While minor accumulations are expected, roadways may become slick with temperatures at or below freezing. Residents should use caution...
Lee’s Summit Seeks Input on NW Main Street Improvements

Lee’s Summit Seeks Input on NW Main Street Improvements

The City of Lee’s Summit will hold a virtual public meeting from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 9, where residents will have the opportunity to comment on planned improvements to Northwest Main Street from Northwest Chipman Road to Northwest Commerce Drive. The project’s goal is to improve safety in the area and enhance economic activity. The project is currently in the planning phase. It will consist of widening and reconstructing Northwest Main Street...
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