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Project Milestones
In Progress
Thursday, August 28 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Mid-Continent Public Library Independence Branch located at 4505 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057.
August 2026
Anticipated to begin Spring 2027 construction season (after the World Cup in 2026.)
What is this project?
Corridor Improvements and signal upgrades on U.S. Route 40 from Cliff Avenue to Little Blue Parkway to improve traffic flow and safety along the Route 40 corridor.
Timeline?
This project has an August 2026 letting, with most of the work anticipated to begin Spring 2027 construction season (after the World Cup in 2026).
Traffic Impacts?
Detailed traffic impacts are yet to be determined, but it’s likely that lane closures would impact traffic flow during the project construction.
Public Meeting?
This project is in the early stages of development, with more details to be shared at a public meeting anticipated in the summer of 2025.
Public Meeting Information
The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 28 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at the Mid-Continent Public Library Independence Branch located at 4505 Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057. The meeting will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions, learn more about the project, and leave a comment. The meeting will be an open house meeting with no formal presentation. Following the public meeting there will also be an opportunity to view project displays and exhibits and leave comments on the project webpage beginning at 4 pm on Thursday, August 28 until 4 pm on Tuesday, September 11.
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News Releases
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MoDOT KC to host Public Meeting for U.S. Route 40 Corridor Improvements in Jackson County, Aug. 28
JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style meeting to discuss corridor improvements and signal upgrades on U.S. Route 40 from Cliff Avenue to Little Blue Parkway to improve traffic...
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Jill Bruss
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Kansas City District
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