[Subscription required by original content provider] The stretch of U.S. Highway 69 through Overland Park is the busiest in the state. The city plans to add one toll lane in each direction as a way to ease congestion for commuters.
KDOT pauses U.S. 69 projects after proposal bids exceed cost estimate
[Subscription required by original content provider] Plans to widen U.S. 69 from four lanes to six are now on hold after two bids exceeded cost estimates for the highway project.
U.S. 69 toll lanes proposal faces uphill climb
[Subscription required by original content provider] Proponents of adding express lanes with a toll on U.S. Highway 69 in Overland Park will have some work to do to gain widespread buy-in. About a third support the proposal, while others would like to see highway improvements funded via other taxes, according to data from recent focus groups, KCUR reports.