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City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

The City’s crews are preparing for another winter storm set to begin late tonight, Wed., March 9. Crews began applying salt brine to primary streets on Tuesday. Pretreatment with salt brine and rock salt continues today on residential streets, and the remainder of primary and secondary streets. Crews are set to report at 11 p.m. tonight to plow and treat streets as needed, and are scheduled around the clock through Saturday, March 12.

Dry snow accumulations of five to eight inches are expected, and wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour are expected so drifting is likely. Depending on total snow accumulations, it’s expected to take crews from 32.5-40 hours after snow stops falling to plow and treat all streets. Warming temperatures and sunshine starting Saturday will help with melting.

The City will continue to monitor the weather and updates its response as needed.

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Daily Closures of Section of SE Third Street Set to Begin Wed., Feb. 14

Daily Closures of Section of SE Third Street Set to Begin Wed., Feb. 14

Daily Closures of Section of SE Third Street Set to Begin Wed., Feb. 14

A section of SE Third Street between SE Douglas and SE Green streets as well as nearby alleys are set to close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily beginning Wed., Feb. 14. The closures will start on the south side and then switch to the north side and will last for approximately one month. The closures will affect traffic, parking and alley access on the side of the street in which the contractor is working.

 

 

Closures of SW Hollywood Dr. & SW Summitcrest Dr. Set for Mon., Feb. 5

Closures of SW Hollywood Dr. & SW Summitcrest Dr. Set for Mon., Feb. 5

Closures of SW Hollywood Dr. & SW Summitcrest Dr. Set for Mon., Feb. 5

SW Hollywood Drive north of M150 Hwy and SW Summitcrest Drive between SW Hollywood Drive and SW Market Street are set to close on Monday, Feb. 5, for approximately one week. Detour routes include SW Kenbrige Xing, SW Market Street, and SW Cheddington Drive. The closures are for utility work associated with development activity. Work is weather permitting and subject to change.

 

Section of Northbound NE Rice Road Set to Close Wed., Jan. 31

Section of Northbound NE Rice Road Set to Close Wed., Jan. 31

Section of Northbound NE Rice Road Set to Close Wed., Jan. 31
A section of northbound NE Rice Road is set to close on Wed., Jan. 31, for approximately two months. The contractor anticipates intermittent daily closures. The closure will be next to the retention pond and is necessary for stormwater pipe repair. The detour route is NE Langsford Road, M291 Hwy, and NE Columbus Street. A southbound closure and detour will be necessary at a later date. Work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.  
City Crews Completed Snow Operations Today, Mon., Jan. 22

City Crews Completed Snow Operations Today, Mon., Jan. 22

The City’s crews completed snow operations early afternoon today, Mon., Jan. 22, after pavement temperatures rose above freezing and pavements were mostly wet. Temperatures are expected to remain above freezing for the rest of the week, and any remaining snow and ice pack should continue melting.

City Crews Treating Streets Today, Monday, Jan. 22

City Crews Treating Streets Today, Monday, Jan. 22

The City’s crews are treating streets today, Monday, Jan. 22, after freezing rain impacted the Lee’s Summit area. Additional crews were called in early this morning, and primary streets are completed. Crews are currently working in secondary streets. Streets are slick and drivers should use caution. Pavement temperatures are expected to warm above freezing after 10 a.m.

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