Public Works News

On June 24, a section of Arboridge Drive will close between Missouri 150 Highway and Southwest Arborwalk Boulevard for the construction of a southbound turn lane. This is a full closure lasting until July 15. Detour routes have been provided. All schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

Update 6/13/24: These traffic changes are delayed until next Wednesday, June 19.

Phase one of the Northwest Colbern Road Improvements project is nearing completion, and phase two traffic changes are set to begin on Friday, June 14.

The section of Northwest Colbern Road from approximately Missouri Route 350 to east of the roundabout at NW Blue Parkway is set to reopen, and a section of Northwest Colbern Road between the roundabout and Northeast Douglas Street is set to close. Drivers will use Missouri Route 350 to access the west end of Northwest Colbern Road, and Northeast Douglas Street to access the east end of Northwest Colbern Road. The detour route remains Northeast Douglas Street, Interstate 470, and Missouri Route 350.

A section of Northeast Rice Road at Northeast Mulberry Street is closed for stormwater repairs. The road will be closed until all work has been completed.

A sinkhole had developed due to a rusted corrugated metal storm line. Crews will be replacing the storm line from storm box to storm box. 

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

Update: As of 7/1/24, this section of Northeast Hagan Road is now open.

A section of Northeast Hagan Road at Northeast Maguire Boulevard is set to close on Monday, June 10, for approximately three weeks. Northeast Maguire Boulevard is also closed to through traffic between Northeast Independence Avenue and Northeast Hagan Road. The closures are necessary for water main work associated with the Hangar 2 project at the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport. The detour routes include Northeast Jones Industrial Drive and Northeast Independence Avenue.