Johnson Drive Project – Metcalf Ave to Lamar.

9/15/25: Beginning this week, additional utility relocation work will start along Johnson Drive and is expected to continue through the end of the year.

In 2022, Mission applied for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds through the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). This project aims to revitalize the aging four-lane corridor by improving connectivity, reducing congestion, and enhancing pedestrian safety. Planned upgrades include pavement and curb replacement, stormwater enhancements, widened sidewalks, native plantings, new streetlights, and updated traffic signals that can be viewed here. Please see additional exhibits relating to this project attached. Construction is anticipated to start in early 2026. 

Beginning in March 2025, utility agencies will be upgrading their infrastructure in preparation for the 2026 C.A.R.S. project. This work may involve repairs, relocations, and system enhancements to help ensure that once Johnson Drive is reconstructed, there will be no need to disturb the new roadway for future utility issues. As a result of this utility work, drivers may experience changes in traffic patterns along Johnson Drive and nearby side streets.