OP Council approves taking neighbors’ land for Quivira upgrade. Court fight could loom

Overland Park may try to take land to improve two-lane Quivira Road from 159th to 179th streets, despite some landowners’ concerns about losing private property for a road widening that’s not anticipated until 2040.

The City Council voted unanimously Oct. 15 to allow the property acquisition, through condemnation if necessary, to prepare for growth along the road.

The council heard from one landowner’s attorney who argued the acquisition is speculative and unnecessary, but voted 12-0 to proceed.