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Section of Northeast Rice Road Set to Close Monday, February 16

Section of Northeast Rice Road Set to Close Monday, February 16

A section of Northeast Rice Road between Northeast Columbus Street and Northeast Langsford Road is set to close on Monday, February 16, for approximately three weeks (previously scheduled to close Monday, February 9). The full closure will be next to the retention pond between 301 NE Rice Road and 401 NE Rice Road. The detour route includes Northeast Langsford Road, M291 Highway, and Northeast Columbus Street.

This sewer work is associated with the West Prairie Lee Sewer Capacity Study, Upgrade and Construction project. This project consists of improvements to the West Prairie Lee Interceptor to address existing and future sewer capacity constraints. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@cityofls.net or 816-969-1800.

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City Crews Preparing for Snow Thursday, Feb. 24

City Crews Preparing for Snow Thursday, Feb. 24

The City’s crews are preparing for another round of snow on Thurs., Feb. 24. Crews began pretreatment of residential streets this morning, and will work until 3:30 p.m. today, Wed., Feb. 23. Crews will begin 12 hour shifts at 7 a.m. on Thursday morning to treat and/or plow streets as needed depending on total snow accumulations. Snow is expected to start mid- to late-morning on Thursday and continue into the evening. Crews will focus on primary and secondary...
City Crews Set to Continue Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Tonight and Overnight into Saturday, Feb. 19

City Crews Set to Continue Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Tonight and Overnight into Saturday, Feb. 19

The City’s crews have been plowing and treating residential streets throughout the day today, Friday, Feb. 18, and will continue overnight into Saturday, Feb. 19. As of 6 p.m. Friday, crews were 56% complete with residential streets. Lee’s Summit’s official snow total from the storm was 7.5 inches, which means it can take crews up to 40 hours after the snow stopped falling to plow and treat all streets in the city. Crews expect to be complete with...
Crews Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Today, Friday, Feb. 18

Crews Plowing and Treating Residential Streets Today, Friday, Feb. 18

The City’s crews completed plowing and treating primary and secondary streets overnight, and are approximately 10% complete with residential streets as of this morning, Friday, Feb. 18. Crews will continue plowing and treating residential streets today, and overnight into Saturday, Feb. 19, if necessary. Some streets will continue to be packed with snow even after being plowed and treated. Sun and warmer temperatures on Friday will help with additional melting...
City Crews Set to Continue Plowing and Treating Streets Tonight and Overnight into Friday, Feb. 18

City Crews Set to Continue Plowing and Treating Streets Tonight and Overnight into Friday, Feb. 18

The City’s crews have been plowing and treating streets today, Thursday, Feb. 17, and will continue tonight and overnight into Friday, Feb. 18. Crews are nearly complete with primary streets, and will be moving into secondary streets soon. Crews expect to begin residential streets by 7 a.m. Friday, and will continue plowing and treating until completed. Sun and warming temperatures are expected Friday and into the weekend.

Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Thurs., Feb. 17

Crews Plowing and Treating Streets Today, Thurs., Feb. 17

The City’s crews are plowing and treating streets today, Thurs., Feb. 17. Crews completed pretreating streets overnight, and are currently working in primary streets and some secondary streets as snow continues to fall. The Lee’s Summit area is expected to receive 6-10 inches of snow. Depending on the total snow accumulations, it will likely take crews 32.5-40 hours after snow stops to plow and treat all streets in the city. Residents can help speed up...
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