US 56 in Missouri

[SD Mapman]

So I found an online MoDOT route log (here: http://www6.modot.mo.gov/hpmaps) and was browsing it for fun (cause why not?). I noticed that, at least according to this log, US 56 does not exist. So, does that mean the strange convoluted portion is city-maintained? Does that explain the unusual routing and squashed signs? Anyone else have any ideas?

[route56]

This is the first I've heard this.  I think the only reason for the signage is the fact that Shawnee Mission Parkway east of I-35 is KDOT maintained. If Kansas could get Mission Woods to take the section between Rainbow and State Line (maybe 2-3 blocks in length), 56 could be truncated back to Gardner....

[SD Mapman]

This is the first I've heard this.

I mean, I'm just theorizing here... not really sure why it's not on the route log if it's still signed.

[Alex]

Just drove it yesterday from US 71 (Bruce Watkins Drive) west to The Paseo. The first westbound shield (an ugly one, likely a city install) is posted just after The Paseo. An older end shield is posted ahead of the interchange with US 71 on Swope Parkway eastbound. There is a button copy sign on US 71 north at the off-ramp for US 56, and a shield referencing it at the ramp intersection with Swope Parkway as well. No signage on Swope Parkway westbound leading into Bruce Watkins Drive otherwise.

[Ned Weasel]

This is the first I've heard this.  I think the only reason for the signage is the fact that Shawnee Mission Parkway east of I-35 is KDOT maintained. If Kansas could get Mission Woods to take the section between Rainbow and State Line (maybe 2-3 blocks in length), 56 could be truncated back to Gardner....

I don't think it should be truncated.  It's useful to have a state highway connecting I-35 the Country Club Plaza area.  If anything, I think the portion in Missouri should be re-routed to follow Ward Parkway all the way to Volker Boulevard, and the signage should be greatly improved.

[Alex]

Sent Dale a few photos of the east end of U.S. 56 from Thursday. They are posted at http://usends.weebly.com/56.html

[US71]

Sent Dale a few photos of the east end of U.S. 56 from Thursday. They are posted at http://usends.weebly.com/56.html

Are they still using repainted No Parking signs ?