Why invest in improvements?
Traffic in the area will increase as development creates jobs, deliveries and activity in the area. Transportation improvements will ensure safety, access and traffic flow.
There are three components to the proposed improvements, including:
- Thunderbird Road Botts Road and Route 150 Interchange (Separately funded project)
- Botts Road and Route 150 Interchange
- Botts Road Improvement
Botts 150 Interchange
The interchange will replace the current intersection and traffic lights at Botts Road and Route 150, and will include the addition of a third lane between Botts Road and Thunderbird Road. The interchange configuration, called a diverging diamond, features:
- Pedestrian and bicycle access
- Two sets traffic of lights
- Free-flowing left turns via outside lanes
North of Route 150, and connecting to developments south of 150, Botts Road improvements include:
- Two lanes in each direction
- Medians/turn lanes
- Transition to existing design at Grandview city limit (north)
- Bike and pedestrian accommodation
- Water run-off detention program
Project Funding and Schedule
The project is being funded through a cost-sharing agreement between Kansas City and the Missouri Department of Transportation, and the total estimated cost is $28.9 million. The current schedule includes:
- August 2009 - Submit design plans and public comments for approval
- Fall 2009 - Begin right-of-way negotiations and acquisition
- Late 2009 - Final design completed
- February 2010 - Construction contract letting (bid opening)
- Spring 2010 - Construction begins
- Late 2011 - Construction complete
Comments?
This project is open for comment. Submit written comments by Aug. 11, 2009, to publiccomments@hntb.com. Please put "Botts Road Interchange" in the subject line.
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