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.