Metcalf Avenue Improvements

99th Street to 103rd Street

Client: City of Overland Park, Kansas

This project will widen this section of Metcalf Avenue from four lanes to six lanes, adding capacity by matching the six-lane sections already in place both north and south of the project. The project will also improve storm drainage and replace two bridges over Indian Creek. Pedestrian access will be provided through this corridor by addition of sidewalk on one side and a bike trail on the other. Dynamic message signs will be added to the corridor, adding to the City’s incident management program.

SIGNIFICANT DESIGN ITEMS:

• Widen from 4-lane to 6-lane section
• Bridge design
• RCB extension
• Channel stabilization
• Drainage improvements
• Street lighting
• Sidewalk and bike trail
• Traffic signal modification
• Permitting
• Property descriptions
• Public involvement
• Utility coordination
• Pavement marking and signing
• Erosion control

COMPLETION DATE: 2007

COST: $6 MILLION

PROJECT PHOTOS (Click to enlarge)