Describes the alternatives screening and selection process of the U.S. 69 Modernization and Expansion Project.
Live Virtual Public Meeting – Dec. 8
Plan on attending the live Virtual Public Meeting Dec. 8 and learn more about the results of the 69Express Environmental Analysis — including the results of the project’s noise study. Stay tuned for details. No registration is necessary.
Planning for the Future of U.S. 69
Project Newsletter #9
The Project’s Environmental Assessment (including a Noise Study) will be presented at a live virtual public meeting on Dec. 8. The 167th Street Interchange has been added to Phase 1.
KDOT RFQ for U.S. 69 Modernization and Expansion
Prospective design-build teams must submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by 2:00 PM CST on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Design-Build on U.S. 69
Description of the design-build process and benefits of the design-build delivery method.
Noise Study Update
This media release provides an update on the 69Express noise study and when results will be released.
Project Newsletter #8
The Project’s Environmental Assesment continues, including a noise study with results to be made available to the public in November, 2021.
Project Newsletter #7
U.S. 69 Expansion Project receives funding and moves to construction while the Environmental Assessment moves forward.
Alternatives for Improving U.S. 69 Congestion
Descriptions of six improvement alternatives that were considered for the expansion of U.S. 69 Highway.
May-June Focus Group Summary and Report
The executive summary and results from the May/June 2021 U.S. 69 focus groups.
Project Newsletter #6
The Overland Park City Council, Kansas Turnpike Authority and State Finance Council have approved ETLs for U.S. 69 Highway. Community engagement efforts will continue.
Express Toll Lanes Approved for U.S. 69 Highway
In October 2020, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), along with the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) and the City of Overland Park, began an in-depth study of how best to improve U.S. 69 from 179th Street north to 103rd Street. One of the state’s busiest highways, U.S. 69 experiences heavy congestion during rush hours and at other times. The study concluded that adding express toll lanes would best improve public safety, reduce congestion and increase travel time predictability.
Previous studies indicate that U.S. 69 congestion will increase significantly in the future, creating slower traffic and longer response times for emergency personnel. Transportation improvements are needed to address congestion and keep the economy moving. These improvements will be identified as part of the U.S. 69 Expansion Project.
Project Timeline
The U.S. 69 Expansion Project will consult with corridor users, residents, businesses and governments to identify what improvements will help people move between home, work, amenities and other destinations safely and efficiently. Here are just some of the opportunities to learn more about the project and to provide input.
⬤ Advisory Group (AG) Meetings
⬤ Partner Consultation
⬤ Public Meetings (PM)
“Commuters on U.S. 69 corridor are frustrated with increasing congestion and travel times. We must address these issues to keep the Overland Park community and economy growing.”
— Overland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach