Construction updates include I-435/103rd Street ramp and lane closures, reopenings of two ramps on 135th Street, and bridge demolition just north of 135th Street at the Tomahawk Creek Trail.
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Latest Information and Resources
Project Newsletter #33
Information about an upcoming weekend closure, construction work on noise walls and bridges, and how to request a presentation from the 69Express team.
Project Newsletter #32
Detailing a weekend closure on NB U.S. 69 from Blue Valley Pkwy. to 119th St., trail closure information, and a behind-the-scenes look at construction on Tomahawk Creek bridge.
Project Newsletter #31
Learn about measures to keep the public and environment safe during construction, get work zone updates, and see a panoramic view of the Blue Valley Parkway ramp construction.
Project Newsletter #30
Latest updates include a map of express lane exit locations, a list of current closures and alerts, and aerial images of progress in the 69Express work zone.
Project Newsletter #29
Check out the updated Construction & Closures section of the 69Express home page, and take a peek at construction occurring during nightly road closures.
Project Newsletter #28
Featuring U.S. Representative Sharice Davids’ visit to the Project, construction updates, and aerial photos of the U.S. 69 corridor where crews have been working.
Project Newsletter #27
Traffic has shifted to both permanent and temporary pavement along the U.S. 69 corridor. Get the latest on closures, reopenings, noise walls, and ongoing construction.
Project Newsletter #26
Get the latest info on construction closures for highways, ramps, bridges, and even trails in the U.S. 69 Project area.
Express Lanes Approved for U.S. 69
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. 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.
The study concluded that adding express lanes would best improve public safety, reduce congestion and increase travel time predictability.

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. After significant community consultation and study, the Project approval bodies all green lighted the Project in 2021. Construction on 69Express, which will widen U.S. 69 and add express lanes between 103rd and 151st Streets, began in early 2023. The express lanes will open at the end of 2025, and construction is scheduled to be complete in 2026.

“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