Counties Impacted
Clay
Route Impacted
291
Work Type
Corridor Upgrades
Planning Phase

news PROJECT SUMMARY

This project will widen Missouri Route 291 from Overton Street to just north of NE 104th Street and upgrade signals at Flintlock Road.

PROJECT MILESTONES

Not Started
Letting
October 2027
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In Progress
Public Hearing

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 17th at the Woodneath Public Library, located at 8900 NE Flintlock Rd, Kansas City, MO 64157. 

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Not Started
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Spring 2028
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stoplight ABOUT THE PROJECT

Details: 

  • This project will widen Missouri Route 291 from north Overton St. to just north of NE 104th Street.
  • In addition to widening, curb and gutter and sidewalks/mixed use paths will be added to both sides of MO 291.
  • Following construction, the speed limit on MO 291 from Overton St. to just north of NE 104th Street will be changed from 55 mph to 45 mph. 
  • This project will also make improvements at the intersection of Flintlock and MO 291, and 101st St. 
  • The purpose of this project is to add more capacity along MO 291 for increased traffic volumes and to enhance safety at each intersection. 
  • This project is in the conceptual design stage right now and is expected to have a letting date of October 2027 with construction beginning in Spring 2028.

Traffic Impacts: 

  • MO-291 will be closed to through traffic throughout construction from Flintlock Road to 104th Street during construction. 
  • During construction, 104th Street will be closed at Flintlock, but local traffic access will be maintained for homeowners. 

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worker PROJECT CONTACTS

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Ravi Neupane
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Area Representative
Department
Kansas City District
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Clay, Ray, and Platte Counties

(816)-607-2264

ravi.neupane@modot.mo.gov

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Clark Hartmann
Title
Project Manager
Department
Kansas City District
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(816) 607 - 2135

clark.hartmann@modot.mo.gov 

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