View a virtual version of a recent pre-construction public meeting, read about construction preparation on the U.S. 69 corridor, and get more information about a 60-day lane closure which begins March 30.
Attend the Pre-Construction Open House virtually.
ONGOING: Shoulder closures throughout the corridor. Please watch for crews working.
Mondays – Fridays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Intermittent Work. Evergy working along Northbound and Southbound US 69. Please watch for crews.
Friday, March 10–Friday, June 30: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Southbound US 69, right lane closure on bridge over Indian Creek for bridge access. All work is weather-dependent.
Friday, March 24: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Southbound US 69 from Blue Valley Pkwy. to 151st St., left lane closed for widening work. All work is weather-dependent.
OVERNIGHT Friday, March 24–Saturday, March 25: 8 p.m.–10 a.m. — Southbound US 69. from Blue Valley Pkwy to 151st St., left lane closure for temp grading. All work is weather-dependent.
OVERNIGHT Friday, March 24–Saturday, March 25: 8 p.m.–10 a.m. — Northbound US 69 from 151st St. to Blue Valley Pkwy., left lane closure for temp grading. All work is weather-dependent.
OVERNIGHT Friday, March 24–Saturday, March 25: 8 p.m.–10 a.m. — Southbound collector-distributor lane to Southbound US 69 closed for bridge rehab. Traffic shifts to College Blvd. ramp. All work is weather-dependent.
Friday, March 24–Friday, April 21: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Northbound U.S. 69 from 159th St. to Blue Valley Pkwy., left lane closed for widening work. All work is weather-dependent.
Nightly: Sunday, March 26–Friday, April 14: 5 p.m.–6 a.m. — NB and SB U.S. 69 alternating lane closure between 151st St. and Blue Valley Pkwy. for widening work. All work is weather-dependent.
Daily: Tuesday, March 28–Friday, March 31: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. — SB U.S. 69 alternating lane closure at College Blvd. over Indian Creek for bridge work. All work is weather-dependent.
90-DAY LANE CLOSURE Monday, April 3–Friday, June 30: Northbound US 69 at 151st St., alternating lane closures for bridge rehabilitation (right lane first 30 days). Ramps at 151st Street will be affected. Traffic delays expected. Seek alternate routes.
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Latest Information and Resources
Pre-Construction Public Meeting Presentation
Presentation boards from Public Meeting on February 28, 2023
Pre-Construction Public Meeting Fact Sheet
An overview of tolling and pricing, a phased plan for construction, and information about the design-build team.
Project Newsletter #17
KDOT hosts a Public Information Open House on Feb. 28, construction preparation details, overnight closures, and a signup to receive text alerts about upcoming traffic impacts.
Project Newsletter #16
Construction on 69Express has begun. Sign up today to receive text alerts about traffic impacts. A Public Information Meeting will be held on February 28, 2023. Request a presentation or Q&A session for your group.
Project Newsletter #15
Design-Build team chosen, groundbreaking coming in ealy 2023, utility work underway, and new project interviews available on YouTube.
KDOT selects 69Express design-build team
US69 Express Constructors has been selected by the Kansas Department of Transportation to build the state’s first express lanes, 69Express.
KDOT extending procurement on U.S. 69 express lane project in Overland Park to try to reduce project cost
The two qualified proposals exceeded KDOT’s most recent project estimate of $430 million.
Project Newsletter #14
Construction to begin later this year with a September groundbreaking; Equity Committee formed to help mitigate potential impacts of express lane operations on equity priority communities; Design-build proposals under review.
69Express Right of Way Fact Sheet
A summary of additional right of way needs and locations, the right of way process and schedule, and answers to common questions.
Express 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 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.

U.S. 69 Expansion Project History at a Glance
The U.S. 69 Expansion Project (69Express) was launched in 2020 after years of effort to examine how best to improve the state’s busiest four-lane highway. The goal was to address growing safety, travel time reliability and congestion issues in the corridor, which stretches from 103rd Street to 179th Street, all in Overland Park. Crash rates in the corridor are 53 percent above the statewide average. Existing pavement and bridges are more than 50 years old and overdue for replacement. Meanwhile, congestion is growing; peak travel times are expected to triple over the next few years. As a result of great progress on the Project in 2021, 69Express advanced significantly towards the start of construction in 2022.

“We are thankful for the Kansas Department of Transportation’s partnership and investment in U.S. 69, and we look forward to the successful completion of the project.”
— Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog