In a near-midnight vote Monday, the Overland Park City Council agreed to move forward with a plan to add express toll lanes to U.S. 69 to help fund the expansion of the highway in Johnson County — a decision that has drawn opposition from many residents. The highway would be widened to six lanes from 103rd to 151st streets — paid for in part by making a lane in each direction a toll lane. Drivers could choose to pay a toll for a faster commute. The other lanes would remain free. The City Council voted 10-2 to enter into an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to propose the plan to the Kansas Turnpike Authority board and State Finance Council for their approval. If they approve, KDOT would set the project as its top development priority, with construction expected next year.
Source: Joco 913 News
