Infrastructure Project Updates

Johnson Drive Rehabilitation Project

Update As of 9/22/2022:

• Restriping of the parking stalls will begin October 3.

*Be prepared for delays and drive cautiously.

• Pavement markings were scheduled to be completed on Johnson Dr. Friday evening (9/9).

• Please note that pavement markings from Lamar Ave. to Nall Ave. will be installed for a three-lane section.
• Please drive cautiously and expect delays.
• The contractor plans to clean the street and parking spaces by the end of the (9/2/2022) week.
• Permanent pavement markings will be installed on the street and in parking spaces the week of 9/5/2022. Please note that the section between Lamar Ave. and Nall Ave. will be restriped as a three-lane section.

• Micro-milling was completed 8/24 and continued east of Nall, temporary striping was put down and micro-surfacing began.
• Microsurfacing commenced Friday, 8/26, Sat. 8/27 and Monday, 8/29.
• Application of pavement markings followed this work.
• Crews paved the parking lots in Roeland Park east of Roeland Dr. Wednesday, 8/24.

The Johnson Drive Rehabilitation project includes:

• UBAS resurfacing similar to what was completed on Lamar Avenue in 2020;
• Restriping to a three lane section from Lamar Avenue to Nall Avenue;
• Pavement and median repairs;
• Spot replacement of curb and gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalks, parking stalls and ADA ramps;
• Removal and replacement of the decorative asphalt pavers from Nall Avenue to Roeland Drive.
• Additionally, the project includes installation of a five-foot wide sidewalk on the north side of Johnson Drive within Roeland Parks city limits.

Construction began the first week of July 2022.

More detail is available here in a letter that went to businesses in the project area in June.

Rock Creek Wall Repair

City staff completed an urban channel assessment in 2020 and rated each channel based on risk and consequence of failure. As a result of this assessment, the portion of the Rock Creek channel approximately 78 feet west of Reeds Rd. was budgeted for design in 2022 ($50,000) and reconstruction in 2023 ($485,000).

In April 2022, the urban channels were re-inspected and accelerated cracking and heaving were observed. Following heavy rains in May 2022, Staff observed a large stress fracture in the soil behind the wall and settlement of the Rock Creek Trail.

GBA was subsequently retained to design emergency reconstruction of the retaining wall and bids were obtained for reconstruction of this portion of the retaining wall. This also included 67.5 feet of riprap section just west of Reeds Rd. that was replaced as an interim solution due to collapse of the retaining wall in 2020. InfraStructure Solutions, LLC was the lowest and most responsive bidder at a cost not to exceed $291,078 and began construction on Monday 6/20/2022.

Construction activities include the following:

• Removing the fence and retaining wall;
• Setting concrete blocks in the channel;
• Regrading the channel slope and adding riprap;
• Replacing the fence and trail; and
• Site restoration (including laying sod in disturbed areas).

Construction fencing has been placed around the construction area and the trail has been closed west of Reeds Rd. for safety.

Street Preservation Projects – 2022

Mission’s 2022 street preservation project includes work in the following on: 62nd Street, Woodson Road to Lamar Avenue; Reeds Road, 49th Street to 50th Terrace; and Outlook Street, 49th Street to 51st Street

Update As of 9/22/2022:

Outlook Street:

• The sod subcontractor is beginning to lay sod today (9/22). Work will begin on Outlook, followed by Reeds, and then 62nd St. The contractor will be responsible for watering for 20 days and then will turn it over to the homeowner for maintenance. If sod doesn’t grow, the contractor will be responsible for reinstalling it in the Spring. A small area of asphalt on Outlook will be removed and replaced today due to surface roughness.
• Miles has hung door hangers notifying all residents of the paving operation and requesting that no vehicles be parked on the street.
• Following pavement installation, sod will be installed. Miles is coordinating this activity with the sod subcontractor and residents will be notified once this is scheduled. This is also dependent upon cooler weather conditions.

• All sprinkler systems that are in need of repair will be replaced the week of 9/5/2022 or prior to sod installation.
• Surface asphalt will be installed on all three streets the week of 9/19/2022.
• This schedule is subject to change weather permitting.

• Final paving will occur once all three streets have been completed and base asphalt has been applied.

Reeds Road: 

• The sod subcontractor is beginning to lay sod today (9/22). Work will begin on Outlook, followed by Reeds, and then 62nd St. The contractor will be responsible for watering for 20 days and then will turn it over to the homeowner for maintenance. If sod doesn’t grow, the contractor will be responsible for reinstalling it in the Spring.
• Miles has hung door hangers notifying all residents of the paving operation and requesting that no vehicles be parked on the street.
• Following pavement installation, sod will be installed. Miles is coordinating this activity with the sod subcontractor and residents will be notified once this is scheduled. This is also dependent upon cooler weather conditions.
• All sprinkler systems that are in need of repair will be replaced the week of 9/5/2022 or prior to sod installation.
• Surface asphalt will be installed on all three streets the week of 9/19/2022.
• This schedule is subject to change weather permitting.

• Remaining concrete week was completed by 9/2/2022.
• Miles graded and backfilled disturbed areas.

• Curb and gutter was installed the beginning of 8/19.
• Paving operations completed on Reeds Rd. Thursday, 8/25. The asphalt base was poured in two 3-inch lifts. The contractor notified residents when it is safe to drive on the asphalt pavement (approximately two hours after the last lift of asphalt is poured).
• Driveway approaches were installed the week of (8/22).

62nd Street:

• The sod subcontractor is beginning to lay sod today (9/22). Work will begin on Outlook, followed by Reeds, and then 62nd St. The contractor will be responsible for watering for 20 days and then will turn it over to the homeowner for maintenance. If sod doesn’t grow, the contractor will be responsible for reinstalling it in the Spring.
• Surface asphalt is scheduled on all three streets Wednesday (9/14) and Thursday (9/15) weather permitting.
• Miles has hung door hangers notifying all residents of the paving operation and requesting that no vehicles be parked on the street.
• Following pavement installation, sod will be installed. Miles is coordinating this activity with the sod subcontractor and residents will be notified once this is scheduled. This is also dependent upon cooler weather conditions.
• All sprinkler systems that are in need of repair will be replaced the week of 9/5/2022 or prior to sod installation.
• Surface asphalt will be installed on all three streets the week of 9/19/2022.
• This schedule is subject to change weather permitting.

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The projects on each of the streets listed above include stormwater improvements or repairs; curb and gutter and driveway approach removal and replacement; and full depth pavement reconstruction (i.e., the pavement will be removed and replaced with 6 inches of aggregate and 8 inches of asphalt). The length of the driveway approach replacement varies for each driveway and is determined by the existing driveway slope and the distance needed to tie into the existing grade.

Miles Excavating, Inc. was awarded the construction project through competitive bid in February 2022. Work began the week of April 18, 2022.

General questions can be directed to Brent Morton, Mission Public Works Superintendent/Project Manager: 913.676.8380 or bmorton@missionks.org. Questions during construction can be directed to Sean Dunn, Miles Project Superintendent: 913.208.7672

Each year, Mission’s Street Preservation Program improves the road infrastructure in the City. To learn more about the process, visit the Street Program page.

Nelson Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – 2022

The Nelson Complex Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is Johnson County’s oldest treatment facility, and its service area is comprised of two main tributary basins – one of which is the Mission Main (MTM1).  The improvements project will upgrade the treatment facility as well as some pump stations and mains to address aged and deteriorating infrastructure and to comply with regulatory requirements.

Visit the project website to learn more: www.jcwnelson.com

WaterOne Water Main Replacement

WaterOne is consistently evaluating their infrastructure and updating water mains throughout their service area. Click here to read more detail about their water main replacement project in Mission in 2021 and 2022. The first phase of the project replaced the main from Rushton Elementary School west on 52nd Street to Lamar Avenue, and then north to 51st Street. The second phase of the project travels on 51st Street west to Foxridge Drive. If you have questions about this project, please contact the WaterOne Project Manager at 913.895.1827.

Private Development Updates

For updates on large private development projects underway or in the planning phase in Mission, visit the Current Projects page.