Jackson County tried to do an end-run around the Rails-to-Trails Act and ends up with nothing in return for millions of dollars. The ruling here is not something new. It is based on long-standing legal principals that protect land owners. If a railroad stops using its right of way, pulls ... Read More
Category: Kansas City metro (Kansas)
The old railroad corridor was acquired from the Union Pacific Railroad. Before the City's design can be completed, the exact uses of the corridor (whether a bikepath or perhaps light rail) needs to be determined. Jackson County is meeting with all relevant agencies in order to develop the requirements.
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The City of Lee's Summit is completing design for the widening of Jefferson Street from Oldham Pkwy to Persels Road. Other improvements will include a traffic signal at the Jefferson/Persels intersection, street lighting, sidewalk, shared-use path, water line, & sewer line replacement. Once design is complete, the City will begin ... Read More
Grain Belt Express Clean Line has finalized its proposed route for its electric transmission line. In Missouri, the route is proposed to go through Buchanan County, Clinton County, Caldwell County, Carroll County, Chariton County, Randolph County, Monroe County and Ralls County. The proposed direct current transmission lines beginning in Spearville, ... Read More
The Johnson County Gateway project in Johnson County, Kansas, is a road project by KDOT in cooperation with Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, Johnson County, and the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) to improve the I-435 / I-35 / K-10 corridor. The goal is to ease congestion and improve the interchanges. Side ... Read More
KCP&L (Kansas City Power & Light) is planning a new 345-kv electric transmission line from the Sibley, Missouri substation to Nebraska City, Nebraska. A new Mullin Creek substation is planned for south of Maryville, Missouri. The new overhead transmission line will be approximately 180 miles long, and is expected to ... Read More
MoDOT and the City of Peculiar will build a new interchange on I-49 and 211thStreet, School Road and Peculiar Drive. This will add a second major highway access for the city, and provide a direct route to the Raymore-Peculiar School campus. The new interchange will also accommodate bicycle and pedestrian ... Read More
Kansas City Power & Light project in Platte County commonly known as "Segment 62″ is a controversial project. This project involves a 345kv transmission line, and is designed to meet increased demand for electricity for KCP&L in the region.
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Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) is planning on constructing a new power transmission line from the Nashua power station to the Iatan power station, spanning approximately 30 to 40 miles in length. This power station will help supply electricity to customers in Platte County.... Read More
The city of Lee's Summit is moving forward with plans to make improvements of Jefferson Street, from Stuart Rd to Persels Rd. Construction is estimated to take start around Apr 2014. Right of way acquisition will occur sometime in 2013. The $9,714,000 project is funded by the 1/2 cent sales ... Read More