A scenic stretch of Lee Boulevard in north Leawood, known for its popularity among cyclists, is getting bicycle lanes and some related road improvements this summer.
The city plans to widen the roadway on Lee Boulevard between 93rd and 103rd streets by two feet and narrow the driving lanes to accommodate four-foot-wide bike lanes going both directions.
Brian Scovill, city engineer of the city of Leawood, said the city’s pedestrian and bicycle master plan “Self-Propelled Leawood,” a document created in collaboration with residents, identified Lee Boulevard as a principal route for cyclists.
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