Overland Park Approves Adding Toll Lanes To U.S. Highway 69. What Happens Next?

The Overland Park City Council on Monday night approved adding toll lanes to U.S. Highway 69, in a move aimed at easing congestion south of 103rd Street. Why it matters: City leaders say expanding U.S. 69 is long overdue. The highway serves as a major artery for residents in Overland Park’s growing southern half. But it’s also increasingly congested, creating daily headaches for commuters. The Kansas Department of Transportation lists U.S. 69 as the state’s busiest four-lane road with an estimated 80,000 vehicles passing through the corridor daily. What happens next: The toll lane proposal must now be approved by the Kansas Turnpike Authority and State Finance Council, a group which includes the governor and legislative leaders. If approved, work on constructing the toll lanes could begin as early as next year.
Source: KCUR News