Newsletters

Project Newsletter #53

Read about bridge work, the reopening of 119th Street, and construction progress throughout the route. Learn more about work expected on 167th Street in 2025.

Project Newsletter #52

The 119th Street interchange is reopening on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Read about access, major improvements, and partial lane closures to expect in the area. A weekend closure of College Blvd. at U.S. 69 for bridge demolition is on tap for Oct. 25—28.

Project Newsletter #51

A new traffic configuration coming to the southbound exit to 135th Street, opportunities to meet the Project team during fall outreach activities, and some important KTAG Q&As.

Project Newsletter #50

Read the latest about bridge construction at the I‑435 and U.S. 69 interchange, learn about upcoming opportunities to meet the Project team, and see the progress of reconstruction on 119th Street at U.S. 69.

Project Newsletter #49

Updates on closures for I‑435 and 119th Street including I‑435 detours. Also, see a behind the scenes look at the construction on 119th Street.

Project Newsletter #48

Read about full closures on I‑435 for bridge demolition and 119th Street for reconstruction. There will also be a traffic switch on U.S. 69 between 103rd and 119th Streets. Click here to learn more.

Project Newsletter #47

Updates on construction including underground technology. Upcoming closures at Blue Valley Parkway, 119th St. and I‑435.

Project Newsletter #46

Updates on reconstruction and upcoming closures at the 119th Street interchange. Cashless tolling from the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) rolls out.

Project Newsletter #45

Updates on bridge work and noise wall construction, and a weekend closure at the 135th Street interchange (detours included). Upcoming opportunities to meet the 69Express project team.

Project Newsletter #44

Construction progress on the Blue Valley Pkwy flyover ramp, the reopenings of 139th and 143rd Streets, and traffic pattern changes on U.S. 69 between 151st and 119th Streets. An update on the 119th St. interchange and road work in Overland Park.

Project Newsletter #43

An update on noise wall progress, road and ramp closures and openings, and pedestrian trails and sidewalks.

Project Newsletter #42

Work is progressing despite recent wet weather, with 143rd and 139th Street reopenings slated for mid-June. Traffic updates include areas of the Blue Valley Parkway interchange and a series of ramp closures anticipated this summer.