Connecting Our Communities

It is important to plan for transportation system needs as population and employment increases in the region. The South Metro Connection Study has spent the last two years looking at infrastructure needs in growing southeastern Johnson County and northwestern Cass County between U.S. 69 and Holmes Road. The two counties have long identified the desire for better connections and safety on roadways between Kansas and Missouri.

Learn about the study team's final recommendation ››

The issue

Much of the area of southern Johnson County and northern Cass County is transitioning from rural uses and character to more suburban uses and character. The community has choices about the nature and character of the places that are being created and are evolving. The South Metro Connection Study will examine these choices and will evaluate transportation options that can be coordinated with these choices. The goal is to ensure that future transportation plans will support creation of the places that residents and businesses want in this southern part of the metropolitan area.

Next steps

To address a lack of infrastructure, and to meet projected population growth, land-use development, and increasing traffic demand, the South Metro Connection Study will examine future growth options and expectations and the types of transportation infrastructure that would appropriate to invest in.

The South Metro Connection Study will examine transportation connections between U.S. 69 in Kansas and Holmes Road in Missouri.

The study is a cooperative effort led by MARC, Johnson County, Kan., Cass County, Mo., the Kansas Department of Transportation, the Missouri Department of Transportation, Overland Park, Kan., Olathe, Kan., Belton, Mo., and the Federal Highway Administration.

 

 

FINAL RECOMMENDATION

Study team advises two-lane connection between Johnson and Cass counties

Read the January 2008 report ››
Read the final fact sheet ››
View a map of the alignment ››

Final recommendation
public comments
The study team accepted public comments on the recommendation via a mailed and online survey through April 18. View results and comments ››

Latest News

Johnson County commissioners to discuss conclusion of study at special session
June 5, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Johnson County Administration Building, 111 South Cherry Street, Olathe, Kan.

What are others asking about the study?
Take a look at FAQs for answers to common questions about the study.

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