The Merriam City Council Monday evening heard an update on the city’s 2021 mill and overlay and sidewalk maintenance programs.

Why it matters: Residents on several Merriam streets can expect to see improvements to street pavement or sidewalks in 2021. Merriam is working with Affinis Corp., a civil engineering firm, on a $2 million bid package that includes improvements to E. Frontage Road along with other street and sidewalk programs.

The following streets and sidewalks have been identified for potential repairs:

Pavement repairs (mill and overlay program)

• Goodman Street, from north city limits to Johnson Drive
• 55th Terrace, from Goodman Street to Lowell Street
• 55th Street, from Antioch Road to Hadley Street
• 51st Terrace and 51st Place, both west of Knox
• Perry Lane, south of 51st Street
• Craig Street, from Shawnee Mission Parkway to 61st Street

Sidewalk maintenance 

• 60th Street, from Mastin Street to Campbell Street
• 60th Terrace, from Mastin Street to 60th Street
• 61st Street, from Mastin Street to Campbell Park
• Knox Street, from Johnson Drive to 61st Street

What’s next: City staff will continue working with Affinis to finalize a bid package for the three projects. Once a package is finalized, it will come before the city council for formal approval.