Counties Impacted
Greene
Route Impacted
Kansas Expressway
13
Work Type
Pedestrian Improvements
In Progress

Project Timeline

January 18-31, 2022
Online Public Meeting held for Route 13 Pedestrian Improvement Project
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2022
Secure Land needed for Route 13 Pedestrian Improvement Project
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Fall 2022
Route 13 Resurfacing Project Construction
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Late 2022
Final Project Design Work Completed
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2023-2024
Construction of Route 13 Pedestrian Improvement Project
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Project highlights:

  • Replace existing non-compliant sidewalk and curb ramps in accordance with ADA requirements 
  • Install new sidewalk and ADA curb ramps to fill in sidewalk gaps in the locations below:
    • Walmart signal to Kearney on the west side of Kansas Expressway
    • Kearney to Atlantic on the east side of Kansas Expressway
    • Division to Chestnut on the east and west sides of Kansas Expressway
  • Replace existing push buttons with audible push buttons at signalized intersections
  • Replace existing non-compliant bus stop pads to meet ADA standards
  • Replace existing driveways to meet ADA standards
  • Update pavement marking to high visibility continental marking at crosswalks to enhance pedestrian safety
  • Add turn lanes and replace the signals on Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) at the intersections of Sunset Street and Walnut Lawn Street
  • Resurface Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) between I-44 and Route 60 (James River Freeway)

Construction is scheduled to begin: 2023

Estimated project cost:  $14.5 million and is a cost-share with the City of Springfield

Traffic Impacts:

  • Lane closings on Kansas Expressway at times
  • Narrowed lanes and traffic shifts on Kansas Expressway at times
  • During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect occasional delays
  • During intersection work, turn lanes may be closed at times
  • Crews and equipment close to traffic
  • Temporary partial driveway disruptions during construction
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