Construction gets underway. Work continues through the Express Lanes’ opening at the end of 2025 and project completion in mid‑2026.

Local, state and federal officials join KDOT in breaking ground on 69Express. Utility moves and other pre-construction work begins in December 2022, and construction begins in spring 2023.

KDOT continues its review and analysis of competing design-build teams’ proposals for constructing 69Express. US69 Express Constructors, a joint venture between Ames Construction and Emery Sapp & Sons, is selected…

An Equity Committee is formed to assist KDOT in identifying and mitigating potential impacts of express lane operations on communities of concern. The 13-member group includes diverse representatives from major…

KDOT will build all 11 noise walls proposed as part of 69Express. To be built, each of the proposed 11 noise walls had to receive 70% of the eligible votes.…

The U.S. Department of Transportation issues a FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact). The FONSI clears the way for KDOT to move ahead with construction of 69Express.

Express lanes are selected as the Recommended Preferred Alternative for 69Express. It is determined that the express lanes best meet the Purpose and Need of the project, address congestion and…

KDOT completes the noise study required when a project like 69Express significantly expands or alters a highway’s alignment. Eleven locations are identified where noise wall construction may be warranted if…

KDOT opens the search for the 69Express design-build project team, with selection coming in 2022. KDOT selected design-build for delivery because the approach helps deliver complex projects more quickly through…

The Kansas State Finance Council (SFC) approves the Overland Park/KDOT joint proposal for implementing express lanes on U.S. 69 by an 8-0 vote. The vote concludes the state process by…