The Grand Boulevard Bike & Pedestrian Bridge is now open to the public! The addition of a dedicated pathway for bicyclists and pedestrians along the existing Grand Boulevard Bridge, separate from vehicular traffic and the future KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension. This creates a safe and continuous connection between the Berkley Riverfront Park area and the River Market neighborhood/business district:

• A dedicated pedestrian facility connecting River Market to Berkley Front Park.
• Bicycle facilities providing access 3rd St. bike lanes to the trail system at Berkley Riverfront Park
• These facilities will be on a separate bridge, outside the existing vehicular bridge

Media coverage:

• KSHB 41
• KCTV5
• KC Star

Mobility and safety upgrades in preparation for increased traffic along Stadium Drive from Raytown Road to East 31st Street. Construction expected to be completed by May 2026:

• Lane reconfiguration/road diet: converting lanes to two through lanes and a continuous center turn lane
• New sidewalks
• Addition of a raised shared use path/trail on the south side of Stadium Drive
• Shared through lanes

Media coverage:

• KSHB 41
• KCTV 5
• KC Star

Corridor safety improvements for pedestrians and drivers, cultural storytelling, and business support along Southwest Boulevard from 25th Street to Broadway Boulevard. All work is scheduled to be completed by mid-May 2026:

• Roadway repaving
• Sidewalk repairs
• Streetscape improvements with a shared use path
• New traffic signals
• Water main replacement
• Flood storage infrastructure
• New trash cans
• Various upgrades under the I-35 Overpass
  • LED lights under the bridge
  • New security cameras
  • Bird control
  • New "Public Parking" signage
• Community banners
• Installation of Las Tarascas statue

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2025:

Media coverage:

• Fox 4
• KCTV 5

To solve flooding issues along Mill Street and the surrounding area in Westport, a brand-new storm sewer system is being built along the street starting at Dr Jermiah Cameron Park and ending at the Sunfresh Market at Mill and Southwest Trafficway.

The work includes increasing storm sewer capacity by rehabbing current storm sewers and adding in underground water basins at each end point to be able to better collect and manage heavy rainfall.

Work will also include street repaving and street scape improvements along the route as well as enhancements to Dr Jeramiah Cameron Park.

Westport Stormwater Improvements

This project is now complete and 31st Street is fully open to the public! Involves pedestrian enhancements, lighting, and accessibility improvements along 31st Street between Main Street and Gillham Road:

• Compliant pedestrian signals with audible and vibrotactile indications
• Curb extensions (bump outs) around on-street parking
• Improved sight lines
• Relocated and consolidated bus stops (31 and 85 lines) with improved accessibility
• Native landscaping (native plantings, trees, and shrubs)
• Raised crosswalks (non-signalized locations)
• Widening and clearing sidewalk paths by relocating street and decorative lights and other obstructions

A groundbreaking ceremony was held in October 2025:

Media coverage:

• Fox 4
• KCTV 5

A historic corridor redesigned for pedestrian activity; featuring streetscape improvements and utility upgrades along 18th Street from the Paseo to Woodland Avenue. This project is expected to be completed by June 2026:

• Newly repaved streets and sidewalks, reconfigured into pedestrian plaza
• Decorative features like colored concrete, landscaping beds and unique public seating
• Waterline replacements
• New stormwater detention system
• New streetlights and cameras
• Fiber line replacement
• Bollards

Media coverage:

• KC Star

A new parking garage located at 18th Street and Lydia Avenue that will provide more accessibility to parking in the historic Jazz District. This project is expected to be completed by June 2026:

• Up to 470 parking spots
• Improvements to fencing, lighting and pavement

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for this project in June 2025:

Media Coverage:

• KCTV 5
• Fox 4
• KC Star
• Spectrum News

Corridor restoration and safety improvements for both pedestrians and drivers along Wornall Road from 74th Street to 79th Street. This project is completed and open to the public:

• 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

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in October 2025 to celebrate the completion of this project:

Media Coverage:

• KSHB 41

Promoting walkability near the Kansas City International Airport through a 10-foot shared-use path/trail, located along northeast side of I-29 Highway from NW Old Tiffany Springs Road to NW 112th Street. This project is completed and the trail is open to the public.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in October 2025 to celebrate the project's completion: