Today, KDOT had a public presentation on the Johnson County Gateway project.
Here's what's in the cards:
- K-10 and Ridgeview will become a DDI. For now, Ridgeview does not extend north of K-10. Interestingly, the sidewalk for Ridgeview is in the Median between the crossovers.
- There will be a C-D ramp connecting K-10 just west of Renner with I-35. The off-ramps to Renner and Northbound I-435 will also be tied to this C-D ramp.
- The existing folded diamond loop ramp connecting Renner to eastbound K-10 will instead connect to the new C-D ramp. A new ramp will be constructed connecting Renner with eastbound K-10/I-435.
- The exit for both I-35 and Lackman on southbound I-435 will be just past the K-10 exit, before eastbound K-10 merges into 435.
- New ramps for Lackman to and from eastbound 435. There will also be a exit for Lackman on K-10 before it merges onto 435. Lackman will also have a ramp to the C-D road, giving it a connection to I-35.
- The 435 mainline gets widened to 4 and in some place 5 lanes each direction.
- The ramp from I-35 to westbound 435 will also have a C-D ramp, merging with northbound 435 past K-10. It will also connect to the existing westbound 435 ramps to/from Lackman. There's a new ramp connecting mainline 435 with Lackman.
- The existing single-lane flyover ramps from 435 to 35 will be replaced by two-lane ramps.
- There will also be a DDI on I-35 at 95th Street. In addition, there will be new ramps connecting 95th to the frontage roads on both sides of I-35. The connection to the west frontage road will resemble a folded-diamond "dumbbell" interchange (that's right, a DDI and roundabouts in the same complex!) while the east fronage road utilizes a more traditional look. (The east frontage road does not extend north of 95th, the west frontage road does.
Did they say when they'd start construction? In the spring? Or will they wait till the summer to start?
The latest Press release from KDOT:
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College Boulevard Public Open House Scheduled for April 24 in Olathe
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the cities of Olathe and Lenexa are hosting a public open house for improvements to College Boulevard between Ridgeview Road and Renner Boulevard in Johnson County on Thursday, April 24, 2014. The public is invited to attend the open house anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Methodist Church in the Grace Gathering Room, 11458 S. Ridgeview Road in Olathe.
At the open house, attendees can learn about the upcoming College Boulevard construction project plans and schedule. KDOT and city staff along with the design-build contractor, Gateway Interchange Constructors, will be on hand to answer questions. There will be no formal presentations.
College Boulevard will be improved to two-lanes in each direction between Ridgeview Road and Renner Boulevard. These improvements were added to the Johnson County Gateway Phase 2 Design Build Project since College Boulevard could be used as an alternative route during project construction on K-10. College Boulevard is one of the first scheduled roadway portions for construction in Phase 2 of the Gateway Project. Construction will begin later this spring and is scheduled to be completed this fall (2014).
The I-435/I-35/K-10 interchange is one of the most congested interchanges in the state. The Johnson County Gateway Phase 2 Design-Build Project will address 90 percent of the existing problems drivers experience today and 50 percent of projected 2040 traffic problems. Phase 2 construction will start later this spring and all work is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2016, seven months ahead of the original schedule.
The Johnson County Gateway is KDOT's first design-build project. Design-build will streamline project delivery allowing early collaboration between the contractor and the designer. This early collaboration can result in project innovations, faster project delivery and more predictable costs.
For more information on the design-build process or the Johnson County Gateway Project, please contact Burt Morey at (913) 764-4525 or bmorey@ksdot.org. Additional project background can be found on the project website: www.jocogateway.com.
For information on other Kansas City Metro Area Projects, please contact Kimberly Qualls, Northeast Kansas Public Affairs Manager, at (785) 640-9340 or kqualls@ksdot.org.
Quote from: mvak36 on April 11, 2014, 10:27:33 AM
Did they say when they'd start construction? In the spring? Or will they wait till the summer to start?
The groundbreaking for the project is Tomorrow:
Quote from: Kim Qualls, KDOT District 1 Public Affairs Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2014
News Contact: Kimberly Qualls, (785) 640-9340 or kqualls@ksdot.org
Media Invited to Johnson County Gateway Design-Build Project Groundbreaking
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) invites you to join us on Tuesday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. for a groundbreaking event for Kansas' first design-build project, the Johnson County Gateway Phase 2 Project in Lenexa (Johnson County).
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, KDOT Secretary Mike King and several local dignitaries will speak at tomorrow's ceremonial event.
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Quest Diagnostics, 10101 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS - South Parking Lot Facing K-10. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held onsite inside the Quest Diagnostics Building.
KDOT has posted some videos online of what the completed project (Phase 2) will look like.
http://jocogateway.com/news-info-events/video-gallery/
News release about the videos:
http://jocogateway.com/virtual-drive-video-series-for-completed-joco-gateway-phase-2-project-now-available-online/
[Thread exhumation permit number 435-46 K-1502]
A major step in the Johnson County gateway project -- the new C/D ramp between Southbound I-435/Eastbound K-10 and I-35 -- will open tomorrow, October 22. Here's the press release from KDOT:
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TRAFFIC ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 16, 2015 [sic]
News Contact: Kimberly Qualls, (785) 640-9340 or kqualls@ksdot.org
Eastbound K-10 & Southbound I-435 to I-35/Lackman Road MAJOR TRAFFIC SWITCH Set for Tomorrow, Friday, October 23
Your commute is about to change. You will need to pay extra attention as your exits have moved.
Eastbound K-10 and southbound I-435 traffic, your access to I-35 and Lackman Road is now changing. The NEW eastbound collector distributor road for eastbound K-10 and southbound I-435 traffic to northbound and southbound I-35 has been completed and will open to traffic beginning at 5 a.m. on Friday, October 23, weather permitting. The new eastbound I-435 to Lackman Road ramp will also open to traffic at the same time.
> > > Here's what this means for drivers, you will need to make your exit decision sooner dependent on where you are heading. See video links below.
- Eastbound K-10 exit to I-35 is now before Renner Boulevard.
- Eastbound K-10 to Lackman Road exit is now about 1/2-mile before Lackman Road.
- Southbound I-435 to I-35 and Lackman Road access is now just south of 95th Street before the curve to eastbound I-435.
In preparation for Friday morning's opening, the following overnight ramp I-435 & I-35 interchange ramp closures will take place for temporary barrier and asphalt work.
EXPECT DELAYS! WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURES: Eastbound I-435 to northbound and southbound I-35 ramps will be CLOSED for the traffic switch to the new eastbound collector-distributor (C-D) road system beginning at 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 22 and will reopen to traffic at 5 a.m. on Friday, October 23, weather permitting. Message boards will direct traffic to detour via eastbound I-435 to Quivira Road back on westbound I-435 to access northbound and southbound I-35.
REDUCING WEAVING MOVEMENTS BY ADDING COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR ROADS ON THE #JOCOGATEWAY PROJECT[/size]
Quote from: route56 on October 22, 2015, 01:57:09 PM
[Thread exhumation permit number 435-46 K-1502]
A major step in the Johnson County gateway project -- the new C/D ramp between Southbound I-435/Eastbound K-10 and I-35 -- will open tomorrow, October 22. Here's the press release from KDOT:
Looks like Google Maps is in the process of adding the new ramps. https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9440558,-94.7653245,15z
Quote from: mvak36 on October 23, 2015, 09:01:16 AM
Looks like Google Maps is in the process of adding the new ramps. https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9440558,-94.7653245,15z
I'll be going out and doing GPS traces for OSM this afternoon before going to work. I'll fix OSM over the weekend.
Despite a few showers, all the ramps opened this morning as scheduled.
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TRAFFIC ALERT — UPDATE!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2015
News Contact: Kimberly Qualls, (785) 640-9340 or kqualls@ksdot.org
[image of dancing grey lolcat with the caption "THANK YOU!"]
#KCTRAFFIC > HAPPY DANCE! > Despite this morning's rainy weather, as of 5 a.m. TODAY, Friday, October 23, the MAJOR TRAFFIC SHIFT impacting how eastbound K-10 and southbound I-435 traffic now access Lackman Road and northbound and southbound I-35 via the NEW eastbound collector-distributor road system (Johnson County) was OPENED to all traffic. Also, the new eastbound I-435 to Lackman Road ramp was opened to traffic at the same time. (See more on today's detailed traffic shift in the traffic alert included below.)
A copy of yesterday's press release, posted upthread, was included in this morning's email blast - RPK
The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Gateway Project contractor, GIC, want to send a big THANK YOU to all KC Metro Area drivers for working your way through the NEWLY OPENED traffic shift on this morning's commute!
We also want to send another big THANK YOU to all our media and transportation partners who helped to share this major traffic shift information with KC Metro Area drivers! We are so blessed to work with so many incredible media and transportation partners who help to keep KC Metro Area drivers safe and informed on a daily basis all year long.
Quote from: route56 on October 23, 2015, 12:48:27 PM
I'll be going out and doing GPS traces for OSM this afternoon before going to work. I'll fix OSM over the weekend.
Despite a few showers, all the ramps opened this morning as scheduled.
Cool. I will drive that area tomorrow sometime.
I should say I'll
UPDATE! OSM tomorrow.
In the meantime, KDOT has posted two new drone videos.
From 435 to the new C/D road
From K-10 to the new C/D road
Some photos of new sines in the Gateway project
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52359 (https://flic.kr/p/zCi1UQ) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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52401 (https://flic.kr/p/zvcs58) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
K-10 east at Ridgeview, approaching the new CD ramp to 35/NB 435, Before (10/10/15) and after (10/23/15) the new slip ramp to I-35 was opened.
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52404 (https://flic.kr/p/zv4zQ5) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Updating distances to exits on existing BGSs via orange patches (10/23/15)
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52407 (https://flic.kr/p/At6jjx) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
APL signage on the new C-D ramp (10/23/15)
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52442 (https://flic.kr/p/ApTcWu) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Northbound Renner approaching K-10. (10/24/15)
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52445 (https://flic.kr/p/zvinsk) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Sine salad at Renner and the 35/NB 435 C-D ramp (10/24/15)
Well, that's not what KDOT standard gantries look like. Buh???
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 31, 2015, 01:26:53 AM
Well, that's not what KDOT standard gantries look like. Buh???
I guess the Contractor decided to try something new :)
Meeting Materials from Open House on November 5 regarding I-35 and 95th Street project next year:
http://jocogateway.com/95th-and-i-35-interchange-improvements-factsheet/
The eastbound lanes of 435 have shifted onto the new bridges over Lackman and Santa Fe Trail Drive, and the new Lackman to EB 435 ramp is now open. New Photos.
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52588x (https://flic.kr/p/ByzjiR) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Upgraded to Sine Salad on southbound Lackman approaching 435.
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52591x (https://flic.kr/p/Brhghx) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
The new ramp from Lackman to eastbound 435. Anybody notice anything quirky about that reassurance marker?
US 50 isn't on that route at that point
I-435 between K-10 and I-35.
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Quote from: ddonnelly19 on November 30, 2015, 12:43:35 PM
US 50 isn't on that route at that point
/me hands ddonnelly19 a cookie
HOWEVER.... whenever a highway begins a concurrency with a freeway, the first reassurance marker marking the beginning of the concurrency comes after the off-ramp. The new 435 marker has, in fact, been placed after the off-ramp to US 50 west. It just so happens that the ramp in question (435 south to I-35) comes before this on-ramp.
Thus, the sign is incorrect (traffic following US 50 east will not have joined I-435 yet) and correct (reassurance marker beginning the I-435/US 50 east duplex is after the exit that must be taken for US 50 west)
Driving on WB I-435 last week, it looked like they're about ready to open up a new lane between the Antioch on-ramp (onto 435 WB) and the Quivira exit. I don't know when they're going to open it, hopefully soon.
My best guess (from regularly driving through the area) is that the new lane would be a continuation of the Antioch on-ramp and would be the new exit lane to Quivira. The existing lane (that currently exits onto Quivira) would continue on I-435 WB as an extra lane (not sure where that lane would end though). I can confirm once they open it.
EDIT: Never mind about them opening the extra lane soon. I drove through the area today and they restriped the WB lanes to make room for the reconstruction of the EB 435 lanes next year. I jumped the gun on that one.
New APL sign on eastbound K-10:
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52613 (https://flic.kr/p/AXhCPa) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Hm. Decent enough way of handling a three-way APL.
Still sticking with the weirdo gantries on K-10, I see. There weren't any on I-435 as of Thanksgiving.
Quote from: Scott5114 on December 08, 2015, 11:41:43 AM
Still sticking with the weirdo gantries on K-10, I see. There weren't any on I-435 as of Thanksgiving.
One of the new-style gantries was being installed on I-435 south/eastbound near the I-35 ramp tonight.
I wonder if they're unique to this project or if KDOT plans on transitioning to those statewide. The new ones aren't bad looking but they do stick out amongst the box gantries, and the box gantries are more versatile (i.e. you can put signs on both sides of a box gantry, and although it's possible to do it on the back of a triangular gantry, it looks really weird and is probably trickier).
Quote from: route56 on December 10, 2015, 02:14:09 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on December 08, 2015, 11:41:43 AM
Still sticking with the weirdo gantries on K-10, I see. There weren't any on I-435 as of Thanksgiving.
One of the new-style gantries was being installed on I-435 south/eastbound near the I-35 ramp tonight.
I drove through there today. Man, those things are pretty big. Maybe it was the size of them, but it felt like the clearance wasn't as high for some reason.
One thing I am noticing about these new signs: The contractor is installing the truss with the signs already in place. It'll probably be more of a pain when the signs come do for replacement; OTOH, tagging should not be a problem :)
Here's the new APL signs for 435 at the new I-35 exit.
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52786 (https://flic.kr/p/C8zT2t) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Quote from: route56 on December 13, 2015, 02:31:32 AM
Here's the new APL signs for 435 at the new I-35 exit.
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52786 (https://flic.kr/p/C8zT2t) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
so are they not going to sign the lackman rd exit?
Nexus 6
I believe it is signed further down (can't remember when the first one shows up)
There's a BOS on Southbound 435 that says "Lackman Road, exit 83." Presumably, it will be replaced with a BGS soon.
New signs for the eastbound K-10 exit onto Lackman. Note the exit tab with the I-435 exit number, even though this is still technically K-10. [The South/Eastbound mainline 435 exit to Lackman is signed as exit 83, since it is combined with the new ramp to I-35.] Also, there is no longer a sign marking the east END! of K-10.
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52792 (https://flic.kr/p/BWhBrA) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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52789 (https://flic.kr/p/Bb61j1) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Patched up with duck tape and demountable copy
Another big section of the Gateway begins next week
Quote from: Kim Qualls, KDOT District 1 Public Affairs Manager
95th Street & I-35 Diverging Diamond Interchange Project
Your commute through the 95th Street and I-35 interchange will soon change as construction begins this upcoming Monday, February 22, to reconstruct the existing diamond interchange into a new diverging diamond interchange. This interchange reconstruction work is part of the ongoing #jocogateway interchange Phase 2 project.
> > Here's what this means for drivers:
- Beginning at 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 21 and by no later than 5 a.m. on Monday, February 22 (through Late August 2016), all ramps to/from 95th Street and to/from I-35 and 95th Street over I-35 will be CLOSED to all through traffic for reconstruction work of the interchange. Closing an entire interchange takes time and close coordination, thus work on the closure of the interchange will take place in phases during the overnight hours. Detour signs will be uncovered before the related roadway and ramp closed barricades are set in place. The interchange closure work will begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, February 21 and all interchange roadway and ramps closures will be FULLY CLOSED by no later than 5 a.m. on Monday, February 22. The entire interchange will remain closed to all traffic through Late August 2016, weather permitting.
To view factsheets detailing the construction phasing and schedule for the project, click here http://jocogateway.com/category/fact-sheets/. NOTE: The detour signing will be in place in advance of any project closures. With lots of ongoing utility work in the interchange area (that must be completed first), the full closure of the interchange itself is now slated for late February 2016, weather permitting. Stay tuned as we will keep you updated and informed in advance as the project progresses.
- Adjacent local road closures will occur throughout construction meaning access to local businesses will change during this time. Access to local businesses will be maintained throughout construction via marked detours. To view the marked detours that will be in place during construction for access to local businesses, as well as for access to 95th Street and I-35, click here: http://jocogateway.com/95th-street-and-i-35-diverging-diamond-interchange/
Did anybody else notice the new BGS's on WB 435 just past the Quivira Rd on-ramp? They have covered them up for now, but I wonder if they are getting close to opening that new flyover from WB 435 to SB 35. They just did some grading this past week for the new flyover, so it's just my guess lol.
Quote from: mvak36 on February 20, 2016, 10:12:37 PM
Did anybody else notice the new BGS's on WB 435 just past the Quivira Rd on-ramp?
You mean these?
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52979 (https://flic.kr/p/Ennbm4) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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52980 (https://flic.kr/p/DVf4cu) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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52981 (https://flic.kr/p/Ee8rhD) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
No, I hadn't noticed :sombrero: :colorful: :cool: :spin: :wave: :awesomeface:
I have marked the 95th Street exit closed on my I-35 exit guide:
http://www.route56.com/exitguides/i35.html#exit222
Quote from: route56 on February 22, 2016, 07:21:59 AM
Quote from: mvak36 on February 20, 2016, 10:12:37 PM
Did anybody else notice the new BGS's on WB 435 just past the Quivira Rd on-ramp?
No, I hadn't noticed :sombrero: :colorful: :cool: :spin: :wave: :awesomeface:
I have marked the 95th Street exit closed on my I-35 exit guide:
http://www.route56.com/exitguides/i35.html#exit222
Now that I had a couple of days to sleep on it, I did remember seeing the BGS's when they were uncovered (and before they were hung on the gantries). You could see them if you were going on EB 435 between I-35 and Quivira. I can't remember what was on them though haha.
The flyover looks done on the 435 end, but the part that merges with 35 South looks like it still needs to be paved. Right now all that's there is a bunch of dirt that's been graded.
Quote from: route56 on February 22, 2016, 07:21:59 AM
Quote from: mvak36 on February 20, 2016, 10:12:37 PM
Did anybody else notice the new BGS's on WB 435 just past the Quivira Rd on-ramp?
You mean these?
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52979 (https://flic.kr/p/Ennbm4) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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52980 (https://flic.kr/p/DVf4cu) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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52981 (https://flic.kr/p/Ee8rhD) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
No, I hadn't noticed :sombrero: :colorful: :cool: :spin: :wave: :awesomeface:
I have marked the 95th Street exit closed on my I-35 exit guide:
http://www.route56.com/exitguides/i35.html#exit222
it looks like they're going to eventually put up APL signs going eastbound, but why not do it westbound as well?
Nexus 6
Quote from: ddonnelly19 on March 13, 2016, 02:11:02 PM
it looks like they're going to eventually put up APL signs going eastbound, but why not do it westbound as well?
The MUTCD only allows APL signage at exits or splits with an option lane. So, unless there is going to be an option lane at that exit, there's no MUTCD-sanctioned reason to use APL signage for that exit.
Quote from: Kim Qualls, KDOT Public Affairs Manager, District 1
NEW SPLIT LANE TRAFFIC SHIFT: Eastbound I-435 traffic will be shifted to THREE THROUGH LANES, including one new split lane of traffic, from Santa Fe Trail Drive to U.S. 69 for roadway widening work beginning at 10 p.m. on Monday, April 11 through Late Fall 2016, weather permitting.
> > > Here's what this means for drivers:
Two left (through) lanes of eastbound I-435 will cross over the existing median to the north and run adjacent to the westbound I-435 lanes. Concrete barrier located on the outside of the two lanes will separate the eastbound I-435 traffic from the westbound I-435 traffic (as shown in the graphic below). Traffic in these two through lanes will have NO access to exit to Quivira Road, U.S. 69 or Antioch Road.
One right (through) lane of eastbound I-435 will remain south of the existing median barrier. Concrete barrier will be located on either side of this single lane (as shown in the graphic below). Traffic in this right through lane will have access to exit to Quivira Road, U.S. 69 or Antioch Road
Basically, this means that two lanes of Eastbound 435 will be squeezed onto the new Westbound lanes in an "express" setup. One lane will remain in the existing eastbound lanes to serve the Quivira, US 69, and Antioch exits.
Latest batch of photos taken 4/15/16:
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53267 (https://flic.kr/p/Gmrbnz) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
New advance distance sign on 435 south approaching 95th reflecting the relocated I-35 ramp.
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52785 (https://flic.kr/p/Gt54GR) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
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53268 (https://flic.kr/p/Gj7z4s) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Before (10/10/15) and After: signage for the I-435 south to K-10 ramp. Note that they elected to re-use this particular gantry.
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53269 (https://flic.kr/p/GsgXat) by Richie Kennedy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/richiekennedy56/), on Flickr
Advance BOS for the I-435 lane split
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Double white lane line just before Lackman. This apparently didn't go over to well, as the lines were changed to a regular lane line all the way to the "gore point"
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The Gore Point. Note that if you're entering 435 from Lackman, you'll have to use the "local" lane.
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New advance BGS for Lackman on westbound 435. Note that there's 5 lanes of traffic (2 lanes eastbound, three lanes westbound) squeezed onto a bridge build for 4 lanes (3 through lanes plus the acceleration lane from the NB I-35 loop ramp - which has been taken out of the picture for the time being)
It looks like they are getting ready to open the new WB 435 to SB 35 flyover soon.
Just my guess based on (Source: http://www.ksdot.org/kcMetro/laneclose.asp):
UPCOMING WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURE: Westbound I-435 to southbound I-35 ramp CLOSED for traffic switch work needed to open new flyover ramp beginning at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 and reopening at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 28. Marked detour provided. Traffic will detour via westbound I-435 to westbound K-10 exit to Renner Boulevard exit to access the new southbound I-35 ramp. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, April 28. (NEW 4-22-16)
UPCOMING WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURE: Westbound I-435 to northbound I-35 ramp CLOSED for traffic switch work needed to open new flyover ramp beginning at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 and reopening at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 28. Marked detour provided. Traffic will detour via westbound I-435 to westbound K-10 exit to Renner Boulevard exit to access the new northbound I-35 ramp. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, April 28. (NEW 4-22-16)
Maybe it will be open on Thursday?
From same link as in previous post:
NEW FLYOVER RAMP OPENING! Weather permitting, the new westbound I-435 to southbound I-35 flyover ramp will OPEN to traffic beginning at 5 a.m. this Thursday, April 28. One lane of the new two-lane westbound I-435 to southbound I-35 flyover ramp will remain closed until later in 2016 for ongoing construction work in that area. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, April 28. (NEW 4-26-16)
I'm not sure if yesterday's storms delayed things any, but I will go that way tomorrow morning to see if it's open.
EDIT: It is open!!!! Only the left lane is open for now.
The new EB 435 to NB I-35 ramp opened to traffic this morning. I'll UPDATE! OSM when I get around to it (unless someone beats me to the punch)
KDOT has posted two new drone videos documenting the demolition of the old I-435 to I-35 flyover ramps.
95th Street Interchange at I-35 to open next week according to email I received.
QuoteWe are excited to announce that the 95th Street and I-35 Diverging Diamond Interchange will reopen to traffic by 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 17! In honor of that, we are holding the official Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, August 16 at 2:30 p.m.
First, a sign progression on 435:
May 6, 2016
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July 16, 2016
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New Westbound 435 lanes at K-10 (also 7/16/16)
The westbound I-435 shoo-fly is now closed:
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New Portland Cement For Westbound 435:
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New sign gantry at the Lackman off-ramp
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Old westbound 435 mainline and gantry as seen from the new westbound 435.
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http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article96038102.html
With this interchange done, the end of the construction is almost near :). A few more months to go.
Wow... lots of change there since I moved to Iowa from Lenexa-Overland Park area in 2001. However my last time was in Johnson County was in 2007. Thank you for the updates!
https://twitter.com/KansasCityKDOT/status/796881051989798912
Thought this was due to open soon.
Quote from: Alex on November 10, 2016, 07:56:47 PM
https://twitter.com/KansasCityKDOT/status/796881051989798912
Thought this was due to open soon.
http://www.ksdot.org/kcMetro/laneclose.asp
It also looks like they're gonna be opening up all of the Eastbound lanes over the weekend and, by Monday morning, EB and WB 435 should have 4 lanes each way. All of this is weather-dependent.
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I-35 & I-435 Interchange Area
WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES: Eastbound I-435 LEFT TWO LANES from past Lackman Road to U.S. 69 CLOSED for final eastbound I-435 pavement marking work beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, November 11 and reopening at 5 a.m. on Saturday, November 12. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Saturday, November 12. (NEW 11-10-16)
WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURE: Eastbound I-435 to Antioch Road exit ramp CLOSED for final eastbound I-435 pavement marking work beginning at 11:45 p.m. on Friday, November 11 and reopening at 5 a.m. on Saturday, November 12. Traffic will detour via message boards to next interchange where they will turn around and head back on westbound I-435 to access Antioch Road. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Saturday, November 12. (NEW 11-10-16)
WEEKEND DAY LANE CLOSURE: Eastbound and westbound I-435 LEFT LANES from Pflumm Road to I-35 CLOSED for barrier work on Saturday, November 12 between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Saturday, November 12. (NEW 11-10-16)
WEEKEND DAY OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURE: Quivira Road to eastbound I-435 entrance ramp CLOSED for final eastbound I-435 pavement marking work beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 and reopening at 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 13. Traffic will detour via message boards to southbound U.S. 69 to College Boulevard exit, back onto northbound U.S. 69 to access eastbound I-435. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Sunday, November 13. (NEW 11-10-16)
WEEKEND DAY OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURE: Eastbound I-435 to northbound/southbound U.S. 69 CLOSED for final eastbound I-435 pavement marking work beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 12 and reopening at 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 13. Traffic will detour via message boards to eastbound I-435 to Antioch Road exit, turn back onto westbound I-435 to access northbound/southbound U.S. 69. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Sunday, November 13. (NEW 11-10-16)
WEEKEND DAY OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES: Eastbound I-435 RIGHT LANE from Pflumm Road to past Quivira Road CLOSED for final eastbound I-435 pavement marking work beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday-Sunday, November 11-12 and reopening at 7 a.m. on Sunday, November 13 and 5 a.m. on Monday, November 14, respectively. Project work is scheduled to be completed on Monday, November 14. (NEW 11-10-16)
Quote from: Alex on November 10, 2016, 07:56:47 PM
https://twitter.com/KansasCityKDOT/status/796881051989798912
Thought this was due to open soon.
All the ramps on the C-D road are open (not sure if they switched SB35 traffic onto this road). I especially like the ramp to NB 435. They had to blast a lot of rock in that area in order to build that ramp.
Also, some of the bridge approaches are settling, so they're going to be doing nighttime repairs to fix those. http://jocogateway.com/joco-gateway-project-address-bridge-approach-settling-issue/
https://twitter.com/KansasCityKDOT/status/798940438770106368
The new eastbound lanes between I-35 and 69 are ready for traffic. Big green APL signs are in my future, and I might just be able to get through the Gateway at maximum authorized speed.
Can I get a little reverb here?
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They finally put up the new marker for the east END! of K-10. It's located on the eastbound 435 mainline just before the merge with the ramp from southbound I-35. Apologies for the motion blur.
The inside lane eastbound is still being worked on between I-35 and Quivera. Otherwise, it's now 4 thru lanes eastbound between the K-10 merge and the triangle. Still 3 lanes westbound from the Quivera exit (braided ramp at US 69) to Quivera (where the braided ramp merges on to I-35) There's now two lanes for the I-35 exit, and the overhead guide signs for I-35 have been uncovered. The flyover ramps (both EB 435/NB 35 and WB 435/SB 35 still only have one lane open
Final project update newsletter (http://jocogateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/2016-11-28_ProjectUpdate12_Web_FINAL_FactSheet.pdf).
Infographic (http://jocogateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Infographic_FinalUpdate_FINAL_2016-11-28.pdf)
https://twitter.com/KansasCityKDOT/status/807321008369700864
Basically, the left lane on eastbound 435 at I-35 opens, giving 435 at least 4 lanes eastbound from K-10 to the Triangle. Westbound, all 4 lanes are open.
Also, the two flyover ramps from 435 to I-35 will finally open to two lanes.
Quote from: route56 on December 10, 2016, 10:32:47 AM
Also, the two flyover ramps from 435 to I-35 will finally open to two lanes.
I went down to Olathe earlier tonight and saw that the WB 435 to SB 35 ramp is 2 lanes now.
Thread bump after more than 4 years.
The City of Lenexa requested 400 million in earmarks for the next phase of the Gateway project. Not sure if they'll get it but worth a shot I guess.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article251005159.html
QuoteThe City of Lenexa is seeking more than $600 million in federal aid for a pair of road construction projects in Johnson County that failed to get the green light at the state level.
Lenexa wants more than $400 million to complete the third phase of the expansive Johnson County Gateway project at the heavily traveled interchange of I-435, I-35 and K-10.
The proposal would pay for the construction of a flyover ramp at I-35 northbound and I-435 westbound and improvements to the I-435 interchange at 95th Street among other upgrades to reduce congestion.
In addition, Lenexa is asking for nearly $200 million to expand K-10 between K-7 and I-435.
The requests were submitted on Lenexa's behalf to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by Kansas Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids, the panel's vice chair.
How is this going to work if it passes–Lenexa is seeking money to turn over to KDOT to do the actual work? Or is the city of Lenexa going to let contracts to expand a state highway?
Quote from: Scott5114 on April 29, 2021, 03:55:50 PM
How is this going to work if it passes–Lenexa is seeking money to turn over to KDOT to do the actual work? Or is the city of Lenexa going to let contracts to expand a state highway?
I'm not sure even if they get the money, they can start work on it right away. I would think KDOT would still have to do design, ROW, etc.,
I could be wrong, but I don't think Lenexa would be the one letting out the contracts. It would have to be KDOT.
Quote from: Scott5114 on April 29, 2021, 03:55:50 PM
How is this going to work if it passes–Lenexa is seeking money to turn over to KDOT to do the actual work? Or is the city of Lenexa going to let contracts to expand a state highway?
My guess is Lenexa will do most of the design work but it will be coordinated through whatever Local Systems/Local Roads department KDOT has and ultimately let by KDOT - like some of the other Local Federal Aid projects I see listed in the KDOT letting thread.
Looks like the Lenexa earmarks weren't selected but the 167th St/US69 interchange did get approved (pending Senate approval).
https://davids.house.gov/media/in-the-news/us-highway-69-project-overland-park-would-get-15m-federal-funds-bill-passed-house
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Federal money from a $715 billion infrastructure bill approved by the U.S. House Thursday could make the project to expand U.S. Highway 69 in Overland Park richer, if the measure survives an eventual Senate conference.
The prospective $15 million injection –plus a state match – is targeted specifically at the 167th Street interchange.
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Davids had also asked for two other projects in Lenexa for improvements around the intersection of Interstates 435 and I-35, known as the Johnson County Gateway.
One was for $403 million for the confluence of those roads with K-10 and the other for $199 million for K-10 corridor expansion.
However, those projects did not end up in the bill discussed this week.
The Senate has already passed its own infrastructure bill. Now that the House bill is approved, the two versions will head for reconciliation.