Lenexa
Lenexa, KS · Municipal
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Olathe reopens 119th Street with new roundabout. Nearby bridge remains closed
An intersection in northwest Olathe that closed in March has reopened, allowing traffic back into the well-traveled area with a brand-new roundabout. The city announced on social media that the 119th Street intersection with Northgate Street and Nelson Road is back open to traffic , but a nearby bridge remains closed. Over the past several months, crews have been at work rebuilding the road as part of the 119th Street Extension Project . A roundabout was constructed at 119th and Northgate streets, connecting to a nearby bridge. A portion of Nelson Road was also rebuilt southwest of the roundabout. “The 119th Street bridge will remain closed while the City awaits delivery of exterior bridge railing materials needed to safely open the bridge,” the city said on Facebook. The bridge spans Mill Creek and the nearby BNSF railroad. City leaders said they anticipate reopening the bridge to traffic by the end of November. A ‘missing link’ in Olathe The overall project is intended to develop a “missing link” of 119th Street between Northgate Street and Woodland Road. It includes a four-lane intersection divided by a median. According to city leaders, the project will also improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations in the
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With new fire station on hold, Olathe approves $2.2M for ‘critical repairs’
In 2023, the Olathe City Council approved a $20 million budget to replace the city fire department’s headquarters, Fire Station 1. The station, built in 1983, was already described as being “at the end of its useful life.”. Construction was expected to be completed this December. But the...