Districts Impacted
Project Summary
In partnership with the City of Lee’s Summit, MoDOT will construct a new interchange and replace the bridge at the north Route 291 junction and U.S. 50 Highway. The project will also include the relocation of the north outer road (Blue Parkway), improvements to 7th Terrace and work along U.S. 50 Highway. This project will be competed in a partnership with the City of Lee’s Summit and other entities.
Project Timeline
Estimated Cost and Funding
The project is currently estimated to cost 25 million.
- MoDOT funding for the project is provided by the statewide cost share program.
- Funding was also made available by the City of Lee's Summit by a City initiated TIF.
- Additional funds are sought from multiple state partnerships, cost share, excise tax, and sales tax.
Traffic Impacts and Timeline
This project will improve traffic operations and safety along the Route 291 (north) and U.S. 50 Highway interchange and corridor in Lee’s Summit. Current traffic congestion creates significant delays and safety issues. This project will also improve opportunities for (re)development, add multi-modal access and replace aging infrastructure. The project is currently in the planning process, the project letting is scheduled for summer 2025 and the project is set to be completed by the end of 2026.
Public Hearing Information
An in-person public hearing was held at Lee’s Summit City Hall – City Council Chambers, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit, MO between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. There was no formal presentation, and the hearing was open house style. Project plans and exhibits prepared by the City of Lee’s Summit, MoDOT and the design consultant, Olsson, were available to view. Attendees had the opportunity to discuss the project and offer comments.
There was also an opportunity to comment online.
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Public Hearing Information:
A public hearing was held on Oct. 3, 2023 from 4:30 -7 p.m.
Lee’s Summit City Hall – City Council Chambers
220 SE Green Street
Lee’s Summit, MO
Public Hearing Exhibits:
Displays and exhibits available to view in person during the public hearing are also available to view below.
N291 & U.S. 50 Interchange - Public Hearing Exhibits
For More Information:
If you need additional information, contacts for MoDOT and the City of Lee's Summit are listed below.
- Jodie Puhr, Project Manager - MoDOT
- Email: jodie.puhr@modot.mo.gov
- Craig Kohler, Senior Staff Engineer - City of Lee's Summit
- Jill Bruss, MoDOT Area Engineer
- Email: jill.bruss@modot.mo.gov
- MoDOT Customer Service Line: 1-888-275-6636
In the News
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MoDOT to host public hearing on Oct. 3 regarding the MO Route 291 (north) and U.S. 50 Interchange cost share project with the City of Lee's Summit
JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City, as part of a cost share project with the City of Lee’s Summit, will be hosting a public hearing regarding interchange improvements and a bridge replacement at the north MO Route 291 junction and U.S. 50 Highway...
Project Map
Project map
Route 291 (north) and U.S. 50 Interchange cost share project
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Online Comment Information
MoDOT accepted comments on the MO Route 291 North and U.S. Route 50 Interchange Improvement cost share project from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. The online comment portal was only available during those dates and times. If you need more information, please refer to the contacts listed above to request more information.