135th Street Improvements

Switzer Road to Antioch Road
Metcalf Avenue to Nall Avenue

Client: City of Overland Park, Kansas

This project widened these two sections of 135th Street from four lanes to six lanes, adding capacity to this major arterial in Overland Park. The project included signal modifications at Switzer Road, Lamar Avenue and Nall Avenue. In addition, a new median break and signal was constructed at Glenwood Avenue to serve a new regional mall scheduled. The project also included street lighting, and storm sewer modification.

SIGNIFICANT DESIGN ITEMS:

• Widen from four-lane to six-lane section
• Traffic signal modifications
• New traffic signal
• Drainage improvements
• Street lighting
• Permitting
• Property descriptions
• Public involvement
• Utility coordination
• Pavement marking and signing
• Traffic control
• KDOT administration
• ADA ramp design

COMPLETION DATE: 2007

COST: $7.9 MILLION

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