Crews are rebuilding Johnson Drive between Lamar Avenue and the Metcalf Avenue bridge, with detours expected through spring 2027.

Kansas City officials said all lanes on Southwest Trafficway would reopen by 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after sinkhole repairs, restriping and equipment removal.

MoDOT says bridge work continues on the Big Creek span, with the old 1948 Green Bridge already torn down.

Temporary murals and planters at a Midtown crosswalk worked so well the city built them to last.

Planners are considering several U.S. 71 redesign options, with a parkway drawing the most support from East Side residents.

An Olathe homeowner watches trees vanish from his backyard as the long-fought K-10 and Lone Elm interchange moves toward construction.

Harrisonville has drawn new lines around e-bikes, scooters, mopeds and electric dirt bikes. The rules bring helmets, speed caps and parental liability into the mix.

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.

Kansas City’s proposed e-bike ordinance would set speed caps, helmet rules and age limits before Thursday’s full council vote.

City leaders introduced a new KC Streetcar route alternative for 18th & Vine at a July 28 open house; residents can review plans and submit feedback. The study will evaluate ridership, stops and costs before any construction funding is sought.

KCATA will eliminate seven weekday routes and cut frequency on several others, with new timetables scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.