Kansas City voters approved authority to issue up to $1.5 billion in water and sewer revenue bonds, clearing a major hurdle for aging pipes and federally required upgrades.

Liberty has adopted a long-range plan to remake Glenn Hendren Drive with sidewalks, bike connections, turn lanes and stormwater upgrades. Construction remains years away and funding is not secured.

North Kansas City residents are preparing for an 11-month I-70 closure that could send 100,000 cars toward alternate routes.