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

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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.

Inclement Winter Weather Route Established for Northwest Quarry Park Road

Inclement Winter Weather Route Established for Northwest Quarry Park Road

Inclement Winter Weather Route Established for Northwest Quarry Park Road
The City of Lee’s Summit has established an inclement winter weather route through the Clarkson Construction property north of Northwest Quarry Park Road. This route is necessary due to the upcoming winter weather season and the continued closure of Northwest Quarry Park Road west of Northwest Pryor Road. Access to the inclement winter weather route is from Northwest Quarry Park Road. This route will only be used when inclement winter weather is forecast and...
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