Kansas City Metro Area Projects & Studies

The Kansas City area is a beehive of transportation activity. In order to manage the growth and prepare for an efficient and effective transportation system, the Kansas Department of Transportation and many local partners are working together to study the area and develop plans for the future. Here is a sampling of the projects and studies underway in the region.

Kansas City Metro Area Projects

US-69 & I-435 Interchange Improvement "Red Project"

The US-69 & I-435 Interchange Improvement Project, also known as the "Red Project" includes: construction of southbound collector-distributor road network along US-69 between 103rd Street and 119th Street, widening work on eastbound and westbound I-435, and construction of collector-distributor road network along I-435 between I-35 and US-69.  Interchange improvements will be completed at I-435 & Quivira Road, I-435 & US-69, US-69 & College Boulevard, and US-69 & 119th Street.

This phase of the US-69 & I-435 improvements in Johnson County is part of the T-WORKS program and the selection of this project was announced in February 2011. Project construction will begin in mid-July 2011 and the entire project is scheduled to be completed in late 2013.

To view an aerial map of the interchange improvement project timeline that shows proposed construction phasing and traffic impacts, click here.

To see videos of how you will navigate through the US-69 & I-435 interchange area once the Red Project is completed, click on the links below.

Driving simulation of completed Red Project interchange improvements

Aerial view of completed Red Project interchange improvements

Kansas City Metro Area Studies

I-435 & Roe Avenue Bridge Replacement Study

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to replace the I-435 and Roe Avenue Bridges in 2014/2015, if funding is available. The I-435 and Roe Avenue bridge replacement study was completed in late April 2011. The interchange selection study evaluated several alternatives and ultimately determined that a new type of interchange, a diverging diamond interchange (DDI), would manage traffic most efficiently in the future while providing the most cost-effective solution. To find out more about the bridge study, please click on the links below:

Final I-435 and Roe Bridge Newsletter2012 (4/3/12)

I-435_and_Roe_Bridge_Study_April2011 (4/19/11)

Johnson County Gateway: I-435/I-35/K-10 Interchange Study

This interchange is the focal point for regional and local traffic in Johnson County and critical to future economic development in the area. Between 2009 and 2011, KDOT conducted a Concept Study to develop a plan for the Interchange that would improve current traffic flow, prepare for future traffic growth, support economic development and improve overall safety. Once this study was completed, KDOT, moved forward with its first design-build project for Phase 2 of the Johnson County Gateway Project. It includes two highway-to-highway interchanges, seven highway-to-local road interchanges, and the mainline for K-10, I-435, and I-35 in the vicinity of those interchanges. To find out more about the Johnson County Gateway project, visit the project website at: www.jocogateway.com.

K-7 & I-70 Interchange: Today. Tomorrow. Together.

The existing K-7 & I-70 Interchange in Bonner Springs is a major highway-to-highway interchange. KDOT and its local partners are managing the K-7 Corridor by planning for continuing growth in this area. KDOT has developed the preliminary design for interchanges at Kansas Avenue, I-70 and 130th Street that work together as one complete system. The preliminary design process began in 2007 and was completed in 2010. The new interchange design consists of ten phases and construction funding has been allocated for Phases 1-3 only. To find out more about the interchange project, visit the project website at: www.k7andi70interchange.org.

I-35 Southwestern Johnson County Interchange Project

The purpose of the I-35 SW Johnson County Project is to define a new interchange location on I-35 that will provide access to the future BNSF Intermodal Facility, Logistics Park and warehouse facilities and other future growth.  The demand and need for additional interstate access, resulting from growth in population and expansion of the regions ability to provide access to more freight traffic for the purpose of moving goods and services, are key elements to be addressed as part of the interchange project process. To find out more about the I-35 SW Johnson County Interchange Project, visit the project website at: http://i35swjohnsoncointerchange.ksdot.org.

Lewis & Clark Viaduct Concept Study

The Lewis and Clark Viaduct is a series of bridges that span land and water in Kansas City, Kansas.   The Viaduct provides a vital link for I-70 across the Kansas River and connects Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is conducting a study to examine the condition of each of the nine bridges making up the Viaduct and developing a priority phasing plan for rehabilitation and/or replacement of the existing bridges. To find out more, visit the study website at: http://lcviaducti70.ksdot.org