Overview:

Updated 12/10/2024

Work shifted to street work on Wornall Road from 75th Street to 79th Street after work was completed on 75th Street reconstruction work in Spring 2025. The contractor continues to work with each impacted business to maintain access during construction. The project is on track to be complete by October 2025. A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

Traffic will be impacted with one-way traffic east or west for the sections under construction as described below.

75^th Street will be under construction in 4 phases:

       a. North section of 75^th Street from Wyandotte to Wornall   

       b.  North section of 75^th Street from Wornall to Washington

       c.  South section 75^th Street from Washington to Wornall     

       d. South section of 75^th from Wornall to Wyandotte.

Construction for each phase is expected to take about 3 weeks. Each section will be completed before construction moves to the next phase. The contractor has posted signage to alert of construction and will submit a traffic control plan for each section.

Projected Construction Completion Dates
* Please drive with caution and be aware of traffic and pedestrian detours. Weather and unforeseen circumstances may cause delays

75th Street Reconstruction: Construction will begin September 9th and expected to be completed in 3 months, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting.

Phase 4: Street work on Wornall Road, from 75th Street to 79th Street, is expected to start in early 2025. Water main work is already underway.

Fall 2025: Project completion expected Fall 2025

Broadway Street, from 74th Street to 74th Terrace, is expected to be closed until 2026 for property development.

Visit RideKC.org Bulletins for information regarding public transportation impacted by the 75th & Wornall project.

Construction Phase Map

Project Rendering

Project Description

This project will reconstruct Wornall Road from 74th Street to 79th Street. Roadway improvements include:

• Newly reconstructed roadway
• Trolley Track Trail extension from 74th to 75th Street
• Improved traffic flow
• Pedestrian accommodations
• Parking lot modifications at 75th and Wornall Rd.
• New, interconnected signals
• Coordination with the KCMO Smart Sewer Program-- Green Infrastructure
• New sidewalk along 79th St. 
• New LED streetlights 
• Water main replacement on Wornall Rd. from 75th to 77th Street

Background

In 2015, the City and the Waldo Community Improvement District conducted an assessment of the intersection of 75th Street and Wornall Road in order to evaluate traffic capacity, safety, and walkability of the intersection. The study resulted in recommendations that are aimed to improve traffic flow, while at the same time improve the intersection so that it incorporates features to improve pedestrian friendliness. The study also identified ways to extend the Trolley Track Trail between 74th Street and 75th Street, thereby eliminating a major barrier for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Since that time, the City, working with the Waldo CID, has received a $5 million grant to implement the results of the study. The City has appropriated funds for the reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks along Wornall Road from 74th and 75th Street. Given the extensive work proposed, the City is now aiming to completely reconstruct Wornall Road from 74th Street to 79th Street, a stretch of roadway that is well worn and beyond ordinary maintenance. This is significant work that, when completed, will improve this key commercial corridor within Waldo.

Traffic will be impacted for the duration of the project. Additional information regarding detours will be provided prior to construction.

Project Timeline:                                 

Bids were accepted until early October 2023. A contract has been awarded to Radmacher Brothers. Construction began February 2024. Work is estimated to be completed within fifteen to eighteen months, contingent on weather permitting. 

Project Contacts:

Randy Alewine, Project Manager

Phone: 816-513-2589

Project Number:

89008516