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Intersection of Northwest Ward Road and Northwest Blue Parkway Set to Close on Friday, Feb. 13

Intersection of Northwest Ward Road and Northwest Blue Parkway Set to Close on Friday, Feb. 13

The intersection of Northwest Ward Road and Northwest Blue Parkway is set to close on Friday, Feb. 13, and will remain closed until approximately the end of June. A section of Northwest Blue Parkway between Northwest Executive Way and Northwest Ward Road also will be closed. The closures are necessary for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Northwest Ward Road and Northwest Blue Parkway as part of the Ward Road Improvements project.

The detour route includes Northwest Executive Way, Northwest O’Brien Road, Northwest Main Street, and Southwest Second Street.

After construction of the roundabout is completed, Northwest Blue Parkway will reopen; however, sections of Northwest Ward Road will close for continued construction. Construction is expected to be complete in Fall 2026.

The Ward Road project will improve Northwest Ward Road from Northwest O’Brien Road to Northwest Blue Parkway and includes roadway reconstruction to a two-lane section, one in each direction, with bicycle lanes and sidewalks along both sides. Other improvements include curb and gutter, enclosed storm drainage, intersection improvements, continuous street lighting, new waterline infrastructure and associated utility relocations. For more information about the project, visit cityofLS.net/Ward or contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@cityofls.net or 816.969.1800.

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City Crews Treating Residential Streets this Afternoon

City Crews Treating Residential Streets this Afternoon

The City’s crews are treating residential streets with salt this afternoon. Higher pavement temperatures have helped to melt most of the snow that has fallen on streets so far. Another band of moderate snow is expected this evening around 6 p.m. Temperatures are expected to drop and accumulating snow of a dusting to one inch is likely. A crew will report tonight for the overnight shift, and snow operations are likely to conclude Friday morning. The City will...
City Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Thurs., March 10

City Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Thurs., March 10

The City’s crews are plowing and treating primary and secondary streets today, Thurs., March 10, as snow falls. Two rounds of snow are expected, with the first round ending this afternoon and the second round starting this evening and ending early Friday, March 11. The Lee’s Summit area is still expected to receive 4-8 inches of snow. Depending on the total snow accumulations, it may take crews 32.5-40 hours to plow and treat all streets after the snow...
City Crews Preparing for Winter Storm

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...
City Crew Reporting at Midnight to Treat Streets as Needed

City Crew Reporting at Midnight to Treat Streets as Needed

The City has a crew reporting at midnight to monitor the weather and treat streets with salt as needed overnight into Monday, March 7. There is a chance rain will change over to sleet and then snow. While temperatures will likely keep accumulations low, streets may be slick overnight and during the Monday morning commute. Residents should use caution while driving, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. The City will continue to monitor...
Crews Completed Treating Streets Today, Thurs., Feb. 24

Crews Completed Treating Streets Today, Thurs., Feb. 24

The City’s crews treated primary and secondary streets from 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. today, Thurs., Feb. 24, as light snow fell in the area. Crews have completed operations for the day. Flurries are expected to continue into the evening, but it should not impact travel.

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