Districts Impacted
Project Milestones
Spring 2026
MoDOT hosted an online comment period starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Spring 2027 - Summer 2028
Project Information
What is this Project?
The purpose of this project is to bring existing pedestrian facilities up to ADA standards in Independence along MO 78 (23rd Street) to satisfy the ADA Transition Plan. Work will take place between Maywood to Lee's Summit Rd.
Timeline?
Spring 2027 - Summer 2028
Traffic Impacts?
There will be periodic lane closures outside of peak hours.
Cost?
The cost of this project is approximately $3 million and is funded through both MoDOT and federal funds.
Displays
Improvements can be found here: modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/J4P3268F Jackson 78 ADA PI.pdf
Online Comment Period
The Missouri Department of Transportation hosted an online comment period at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, regarding sidewalk and ADA improvements on Missouri Route 78.
The purpose of this project is to bring existing pedestrian facilities up to ADA standards in Independence along MO 78 (23rd Street) to satisfy the ADA Transition Plan. This was an opportunity to leave comments and ask questions.
Need more Information?
Christopher West
Title
Project Manager
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
Doneisha Wigfall
Title
Area Representative
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
News Releases for Project
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Online comment period for sidewalk/ ADA improvements on Missouri Route 78 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY– The Missouri Department of Transportation will be hosting an online comment period starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 4 until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 18, regarding sidewalk and ADA improvements on Missouri Route 78. This is an...
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Online comment period for sidewalk/ ADA improvements on Missouri Route 78 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY– The Missouri Department of Transportation will be hosting an online comment period starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 4 until 4 p.m. on Monday, August 18, regarding sidewalk and ADA improvements on Missouri Route 78. This is an...
