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Sinkhole on Southwest Trafficway causes traffic delays in Kansas City
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It’s back: Some Blue Valley students within 2.5 miles of school can apply for paid busing
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Blue Valley middle and high school families who usually have to find their own way to class have a brief window to bid for a seat on the school bus. Blue Valley Schools is offering a limited opportunity for students living within 2.5 miles of...
hoodline.com
Kansas City Weighs Sinking Bruce R. Watkins Drive to Heal 60 Years of Damage
More than 20 million vehicles cross Bruce R. Watkins Drive every year, but for the East Side neighborhoods it slices through, the road has long been less a connector than a wall. Now, after more than a year of community meetings, Kansas City planners have narrowed their options for reshaping the 2.45-mile stretch between 51st Street and Gregory Boulevard, with a sunken, landscaped parkway emerging as the clear community favorite.
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Lee’s Summit drivers warned of bridge replacement that will impact highways
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Heads up for drivers in Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs and eastern Jackson County, your commute is about to get a little tricky. The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning closures and traffic changes that will impact both MO-291 and and 50 Highways. The work will replace a bridge.
WIBW
Traffic restricted in downtown-area street starting Friday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Motorists may want to take note of road work scheduled to take place on a downtown-area street. A stretch of S. Kansas Avenue just north of 17th Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction starting Friday. The lanes are being closed to allow...
johnsoncountypost.com
Shawnee Mission families report significant delays with new busing service Zum in first week of school
For Joe Pacey, the start of the 2026-27 school year also marked a new beginning for his family: His 7th grade daughter taking the bus to school for the first time. But on the first day of school, Pacey’s daughter, who goes to Indian Hills, was 47 minutes late because of delays from Shawnee Mission’s new transportation partner, Redwood City, California-based Zum Services.
lawrencekstimes.com
Lawrence school district families report bus issues as Durham bus service begins
As Lawrence Public Schools begins its contract with Durham School Services, some families have reported difficulty securing bus service and confirming route enrollment, and longer commutes for some College and Career Center students. The Lawrence school board in April approved a three-year contract with Durham to replace the district’s previous...
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WIBW
Lane closures scheduled on South Kansas Avenue starting Tuesday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Crews will close a few lanes on South Kansas Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 18. The lane closures are for utility depth checks for Evergy’s Fiber Optic Installation Project. Lantel, an Evergy Contractor, will be closing the following lanes:. Northbound right lane at S Kansas & 17th.
WIBW
AAA study addresses growing acceptance of speeding on roadways
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Speeding is becoming a widely accepted fact of driving, according to an American Automobile Association survey released Tuesday. Three in 10 drivers agreed with the statement that “No one actually drives the speed limit.”. The new study, from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, highlights...
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Western Auto Sign shines again over Kansas City skyline
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I-70 to close in both directions starting Monday in East Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Another portion of Interstate 70 in Topeka will close in both directions starting Monday, and will remain shut down for most of the rest of 2026, officials said. However, motorists will be able to exit and re-enter the roadway without having to find an alternate route.