Counties Impacted
Jackson
Route Impacted
7
Work Type
Sidewalk/ADA Improvements
Planning Phase

Project Timeline

Complete
Planning and Public Involvement
The MO 7 Intersection and Sidewalk Improvement cost share project is currently in the planning and input process. A public meeting was held in late Spring 2024.
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Not Started
Letting – Winter 2025
Work on this project is scheduled to begin in the Spring/Summer of 2025 and be completed by the end of 2025.
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Not Started
Construction – Spring/Summer 2025
Work on this project is scheduled to begin in the Spring/Summer of 2025 and be completed by the end of 2025.
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PROJECT INFORMATION 

About the Project

In partnership with the City of Blue Springs, MoDOT will make intersection and sidewalk improvements on Missouri Route 7 from Shaw Parkway to U.S. 40. This project includes the following improvements:

  • Turn lane additions on Mock Ave. at MO 7 
  • ADA upgrades to existing sidewalks 
  • Construction of sidewalks on the east side of MO 7 through the entire project area

Estimated Cost and Funding 

The project is currently estimated to cost 5.25 million.  

  • Funding was also made available by the City of Blue Springs and the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). 
  • The project will let in January 2025 with completion scheduled for the end of 2025.

Construction and Potential Traffic Impacts 

Construction is scheduled to take place beginning in Spring/Summer of 2025 through the end of 2025. During construction motorists may notice various lane and shoulder closures in the project area during construction.  Access to driveways and entrances may also be impacted within the project area.

Public Meeting Information

A public meeting was held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the lobby of Blue Springs City Hall, located at 903 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015. 

 

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Questions

For More Information:

If you need additional information, contacts for MoDOT and the City of Blue Springs are listed below. 

Jodie Puhr, Project Manager - MoDOT

Email: jodie.puhr@modot.mo.gov

Adam Hilgedick, Assistant Director of Public Works - City of Blue Springs

Email: ahilgedick@bluespringsgov.com

Jill Bruss, MoDOT Area Engineer

Email: jill.bruss@modot.mo.gov

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Blue Springs Cost Share MO 7 Sidewalk and intersection improvements

Featured Items

A public meeting was held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the lobby of Blue Springs City Hall, located at 903 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015. 

Additionally, the online Comment Period was held from 4 p.m. on May 16 until 4 p.m. on May 30.

Public meeting, displays and exhibits are available to view below.

Public Meeting Exhibits 

Exhibit 1 - MO Route 7 North Improvements 

Exhibit 2 - MO Route 7 South improvements 

Exhibit 3 - I-70 ramp improvements 

 

Map of the project area

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Online Comment Form

The online comment period was held from 4 p.m. on May 16 until 4 p.m. on May 30. 

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Online Comment Form Information

MoDOT accepted comments on intersection and sidewalk improvements on Missouri Route 7 from Shaw Parkway to U.S. 40 cost share project with the City of Blue Springs from 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  If you need more information, please refer to the contacts listed above to request more information.