Lane closures begin on I-35 for widening project near 75th St
The Kansas Department of Transportation this week began the lane widening project on I-35 from south of 67th Street to south of 75th Street. The majority of the work is expected to occur during daylight; however, night work will also occur during particular phases of construction.
The project is expected to be completed in late November. The southbound exit ramp from I-35 to 75th Street and the on-ramp from 75th Street to I-35 will be closed till about mid-July.
Traffic will be controlled with barriers, traffic cones and signage. KDOT is suggesting motorists take alternative routes. The detour route for the lane widening project is 75th Street to Antioch Road to Shawnee Mission Parkway.
Johnson County Motor Vehicle offices closed to the public
The Department of Motor Vehicles Offices in Mission and Olathe will be closed to the public starting March 25. Gov. Laura Kelly this week signed an executive order that extends the vehicle registration and renewal filing deadline until 60 days after the state’s disaster emergency proclamation ends.
Merriam postpones tree limb pickup
The city of Merriam last week postponed its “citywide tree limb pickup until sometime in July,” according to the city website. Currently, the city is prioritizing the “health and safety of [its] residents and employees” at this time, according to the website.
The city will post on the website and its social media pages when a date is selected, and encourages residents to check with their trash service provider on the yard waste services it might provide.
