Project Update: 

Updated 10/20/25

Major construction is officially underway. That construction is expected to be complete June 2026. Because of this construction, 18th Street from The Paseo to Vine Street is currently closed to traffic. Water line work is underway on Vine Street, and the intersection of 18th and Vine will remain closed during weekdays because of this. There will also be intermittent closures on 18th Street between Vine Street and Highland Avenue due to ongoing utility work and coordination related to Spire gas line work. Click here for Utility Information. Despite construction, businesses and sidewalks along 18th Street are open. 

Project Overview

Streetscape improvements for the 18th Street Pedestrian Mall project will create a seamless corridor for pedestrian activity by removing curbs, gutters, and parking along 18th Street. Replacement parking and additional spots will be provided in a new parking garage that's being constructed on the south side of 18th Street, west of Paseo. For accessibility, the Pedestrian Mall will feature ADA compliant ramps with truncated domes at all intersections. Construction of the 18th Street Pedestrian Mall project is funded by $4 million secured by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and over $2 million approved by Kansas City, Missouri.

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Project Timeline

Major construction:

• Work on 18th Street from The Paseo to Vine Street started June 2025.
• Major construction from The Paseo to Vine Street delayed due to crews running into an unforeseen Evergy vault underground, pushing the end of that phase to October 2025.
• To keep project on schedule, constructors have started major construction on 18th Street between Vine Street and Highland Avenue. 
• As of October 20, 2025, construction is underway on all of 18th Street between The Paseo and Woodland Avenue.
• Expected to be complete by June 2026.

Water main replacement on Vine Street:

• Expected to start Mid-June 2025.
• Work expected to be complete by the end of November 2025.

Water main replacement on Highland Avenue:

• Expected to start November 2025.
• Work expected to be complete by February 2025.

Project Contact

Amy Bunnell, Project Manager

(816) 513-2748