Johnson Drive Project – Metcalf Ave to Lamar.

5/29/26: The City of Mission is excited to announce that the Johnson Drive Rehabilitation Project was officially awarded by the City Council at the May 27, 2026 council meeting, with construction anticipated to begin in July 2026. The project represents a major investment of more than $12 million into one of the community’s most important transportation corridors.

This investment includes not only City funding, but also significant regional and federal support. The City was awarded a $6 million federal grant along with approximately $1.8 million in Johnson County CARS funding to help make the project possible.

4/27/26: The next phase of utility relocations will require closing eastbound Johnson Drive to thru-traffic at Barkley Street during daytime hours. This is expected to last for around two weeks. 

4/4/26: Utility relocations are ongoing, which may lead to lane drops or road closures. The bidding period closes on the 10th, and the City anticipates awarding the contract by the end of April.

1/15/26: WaterOne is completing extensive work on the west end of the corridor between Broadmoor and Metcalf. Drivers can expect traffic shifts and lane reductions during daytime hours for the next week.  

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.