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159th Street and Lone Elm Road improvement projects

Olathe

Summary

Coming out of executive session, the council green-lit staff to buy the right-of-way needed to build both the 159th Street (Brougham to Black Bob) and Lone Elm Road (119th to Harold) projects.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Acquisition costs were not disclosed in open session.

✅Who benefits

Drivers on two growing corridors — plus school traffic relief near Lone Elm once the road network is complete.

⚠️Who could be affected

Property owners along the routes will have land acquired for public right-of-way.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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