Interstate 35 commuters can expect some delays in Johnson County as construction picks up this month at one of the most dangerous intersections in the Kansas City area. Work is now underway at I-35 and West 119th Street in northeast Olathe, where the traffic volume is among the highest in the state. The $22.5 million construction project includes reconfiguring the intersection and widening 119th Street — creating three lanes in each direction from Renner Boulevard to Strang Line Road — to alleviate congestion. “Anyone who uses that interchange knows the challenge it presents,” said Olathe Mayor John Bacon. “It’s not only difficult for those crossing the highway, but the backup on I-35 creates traffic and safety issues for people using the interstate as well.”
Source: KC Star Local News
