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Public Works > Infrastructure (Capital) Projects > Ward Road Improvements

Ward Road Improvements Project

Northwest O'Brien Road to Northwest Blue Parkway

This project will improve 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.

In-Person Public Meeting

December 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Lee's Summit City Hall, Strother Conference Room
220 SE Green St. 

The improvements include a total reconstruction of the existing streets. The existing street will be completely removed and a new rock base and concrete pavement will be constructed with a standup curb and gutter. The new street section will also include a five-foot bike lane in each direction. In addition, the street will have a four to five-foot parkway between the curb and a five-foot sidewalk on each side of the road with LED street lights on one side. A roundabout has been designed at the intersection of Blue Parkway and Ward Road to help improve the safety and function of the intersection. The existing storm sewer system will also be upgraded with new curb inlets and pipe to better convey stormwater runoff.  

This project will enhance safety and operations by improving the Ward Road corridor to include livable street components that will accommodate vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. The project supports the City’s Livable Streets Policy.

Preliminary design plans (60% level of design) have been completed and utility companies are working on their plans for necessary utility relocation work ahead of construction. Preliminary design plans have also been submitted to MoDOT for approval

Utility relocations are expected to begin in the spring of 2024. Roadway construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2025. Construction is expected to be complete by the fall of 2025.

The project is funded by the City of Lee’s Summit’s Capital Improvements Program and the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Program. There is no special assessment of the property owners.