Mission Road from 67th Street to Tomahawk Road in Prairie Village closes on Monday, June 26, for the rest of the summer.
The long-term closure makes room for crews to complete a flood control project along the four-block stretch of Mission Road, a project that’s been in the works since homes in the area flooded in 2017.
Mission Road should reopen in the fall
- This is a full closure in both directions between 67th Street and Tomahawk Road, according to the city’s website.
- Public Works Director Keith Bredehoeft told the Post that utility work has already begun on this stretch of road.
The project raises part of Mission Road to prevent flooding
- The $3.95 million project raises the elevation of Mission Road by nearly 5 feet. The project also restores Brush Creek and removes the parking lot at Schliffke Park.
- Starting June 26, vegetation removal to allow for construction will begin, according to the city website.
- Vegetation removal, which includes tree removals, is expected to last two weeks.
- Roadway reconstruction and upgrades to a Johnson County Wastewater collector main are part of the summer and fall schedule.
What’s next:
- The city anticipates Brush Creek restoration to begin this fall.
- This includes planting native vegetation and installing retaining walls, according to a previously shared schedule.
- The Brush Creek restoration is expected to continue into spring 2024.
Go deeper: Here’s some more information about the 68th Street Flood Control Project from the city’s website.
