Construction Projects

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Each year, the City completes a number of public road construction and improvement projects. These projects make safer streets with better traffic movement and streamline the maintenance of public property.

Occasionally, projects will cause some traffic delays and temporary disruptions. This page contains details about street, bridge, stormwater, and other under construction projects that may impact traffic in the city.

The Current Construction Projects map shows all infrastructure projects scheduled for the year.

Annual Sidewalk Program

103rd Street, Lexington Avenue, & Astra Parkway Widening & Reconstruction

KDOT Project Update Page

Reconstruction of current two-lane asphalt roads to new divided 4-lane roadway with curb & gutter, bike lanes and sidewalks along 103rd Street, Lexington Avenue and Astra Parkway.

103 St Reconstruction Printable One Pager

Update: November 20, 2023

The first roundabout on KDOT’s De Soto Local Road Improvements Project — located at the Astra Parkway intersection — is officially taking shape as crews have poured the first 300 cubic yards of concrete. Additional pours and hand finishing work are scheduled in the coming weeks.

Update: August 1, 2023

West 103rd Street will be closed west of the Sunflower Baseball Fields. There will be no access to the Sunflower Baseball Fields for the remainder of the project.

Additionally, a portion of West 103rd Street will be closed west of Evening Star Road. Evening Star Road will remain open; however, anyone who lives on 103rd Street west of Evening Star Road will need to use North 1400 Road to access K-10.

Update: June 19, 2023

Road closures are anticipated to begin on West 103rd Street between the Sunflower Baseball Fields and Astra Parkway. The Sunflower Baseball Fields will remain open and accessible on West 103rd Street via Evening Star Road through July 31st. Routes and closures will be clearly marked. Our number one priority is the safety of the workers and the public – please follow all posted notices to ensure the safety of all.

WHY?

The purpose of the project is to provide an improved roadway for development and growth in De Soto. Expanding the current 2-lane road to a new divided four-lane roadway with curb & gutter, bike lanes and sidewalks.

Benefits of improving the roadway include:

Increased safety for vehicles and pedestrians.
Improved travel times for commuters.
A transportation system designed to service new businesses and future growth.
Improved response times for emergency services.

WHAT?

Expanding 2-lane road to a 4-lane divided corridor with sidewalks and bike lanes. Curbs and gutters are also included in the roadway improvements. The cost of the roadway project is estimated at approximately $40 Million.

WHERE?

103rd Street from Evening Star Road on the west to Lexington Avenue on the east.
Astra Parkway (formerly Main Street) from 103rd Street south through Astra Enterprise Park.
Lexington Avenue from 103rd Street to 95th Street.

WHEN?

The improvements are underway and expected to be completed in stages: 103rd Street by Summer 2023, Astra Parkway Fall 2024, and Lexington Avenue Fall 2024.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Project Manager: KDOT
Engineer: HDR
Contractor: Clarkson Construction

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Community infrastructure projects such as roads, sewers, water lines, storm drainage, energy, and communications can be disruptive during the planning and construction period. Once complete, the community benefits from the infrastructure needed to support a high quality of life and growth for the future.

FIELD INVESTIGATION PHASE: You may see surveyors, large equipment, and field personnel collecting information, locating utilities, and taking soil borings to design of the infrastructure project. Roads may be temporarily closed, and flags or stakes may be placed in the area.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE: You can expect heavy equipment and trucks, travel delays, and nuisance dust and noise during construction and installation. Generally, hours of operation for construction are limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F and other times with special permission. Roads may be temporarily closed, and utility services shut off for short periods of time. Delays and changes in travel routes can be expected throughout construction. There may be reduced access to property, sidewalks, and driveways.

How will I know what is happening, when? And will they need access to my property?

Any access or service interruption to property along the construction route is given in advance. We’ll do our best to notify everyone impacted by infrastructure project work, especially if there are closures or disruption in service. We use door hangers, mail letters, post information on the City’s website, and use Notify JoCo.

What will be restored following construction?

Trees, walls, sidewalks, fences, grass, plantings, monument signs, etc. will be restored if damaged due to construction activities.

2023 In-House Street Projects

Due to their pavement conditions, the following project sites were selected* for the 2023 in-house Street Maintenance Program:

West 82nd Place & Caress Street: 6" Overlay
North Corliss Road to Railroad Gate: 6" Overlay
West 82nd Street from Corliss Road to approx. 473' west: 6" Overlay
Cedar Creek Road South of W 88th Street towards Lenexa city limit: 1"-2" Overlay

*These projects are budget dependent; if a project is not completed in 2023, they will be the top priority for 2024.

Edgerton Road

Edgerton Road reconstruction to 3-lane section with sidewalks and bike lanes.

Edgerton Rd. Reconstruction Printable One Pager

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UPDATE September 18, 2023:

Until 10/27 (weather permitting), the Edgerton and 95th St. intersection will be CLOSED for the final stretch of improvements from the intersection heading north to K-10.

Important Access Info: Please be aware that access along 95th St. (from Sunflower Rd. to Edgerton Rd.) is limited to local traffic only during this period.

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WHY?

The purpose of the project is to provide an improved roadway for development and growth in De Soto. Edgerton Road will be expanded to three lanes with sidewalks from Highway K-10 south to 103rd Street.

Benefits of improving Edgerton Road include:

Increased safety for vehicles and pedestrians.
Improved travel times for commuters.
A transportation system designed to service new businesses and future growth.
Improved response times for emergency services.

WHAT?

Edgerton Road is being reconstructed to a 3-lane corridor with sidewalks and bike lanes. The current estimate of the Edgerton Road improvements is $6 Million.

WHERE?

The project location is along Edgerton Road, from Highway K-10 on the north to 103rd Street on the south.

WHEN?

Design and pre-construction tasks were completed in 2022. Construction of road improvements began in January 2023 and are expected to be completed by October 2023.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Developer: Flint Development
Engineer: BHC Engineering
Contractor: Haupt Construction

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

CONSTRUCTION PHASE: You can expect heavy equipment and trucks, travel delays, and nuisance dust and noise during construction and installation. Generally, hours of operation for construction are limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F and other times with special permission. Roads may be temporarily closed, and utility services shut off for short periods of time. Delays and changes in travel routes can be expected throughout construction. There may be reduced access to property, sidewalks, and driveways.

Astra Pump Station

New wastewater pump station to service the Astra Enterprise Park and surrounding areas.

Astra Sewer Pump Station Printable One Pager

WHY?

Most flows to the treatment plant by gravity in pipes. Sometimes the terrain requires sewage to be pumped over a ridge or uphill to the treatment plant.

Benefits of the project include:

Meet the growing demand for wastewater system services in De Soto.
Provide capacity to meet federal and state regulations.

WHAT?

Collection system expansion includes construction of a new wastewater pump station at 95th Street east of Lexington Avenue.

WHERE?

The new pump station will be located at the intersection of 95th Street and Lexington Avenue.

WHEN?

Engineering design was conducted from October 2022 to June 2023. The project construction is expected to start in Fall 2023 and be operational by Spring 2025.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Developer: Panasonic
Engineer: HDR
Contractor: To Be Determined

Astra Sewer Lines

Additional sewer lines to the Wastewater Treatment Plant along Sunflower Road, 95th Street and Kill Creek to service the Astra development area.

Astra Sewer Lines Printable One Pager

WHY?

Additional wastewater collection lines and a new pump station is needed to handle the new Panasonic battery plant, Astra Enterprise Park and surrounding area.

Benefits of the project include:

Meet the growing demand for wastewater system services in De Soto.
Provide capacity to meet federal and state regulations for the wastewater collection system.

WHAT?

Collection system expansion includes construction of a new sewer line along Sunflower Road, 95th Street, and Kill Creek.

WHERE?

The new sewer line is located along Sunflower Road between the Wastewater Treatment Plant and 95th Street; along 95th Street between Sunflower Road and Kill Creek and the Astra Pump Station; and along west side of Kill Creek between Astra Pump Station and Panasonic site. and 95th Street ending at Kill Creek.

WHEN?

The project construction is expected to start Fall 2023 to Spring 2025.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Developer: Panasonic
Engineer: HDR
Contractor: To Be Determined

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

FIELD INVESTIGATION PHASE (Winter 2023 to Spring 2024): You may see surveyors, large equipment, and field personnel collecting information, locating utilities, and taking soil borings to design of the infrastructure project. Roads may be temporarily closed, and flags or stakes may be placed in the area.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE (Fall 2023 to Fall 2024): You can expect heavy equipment and trucks, travel delays, and nuisance dust and noise during construction and installation. Generally, hours of operation for construction are limited to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F and other times with special permission. Roads may be temporarily closed, and utility services shut off for short periods of time. Delays and changes in travel routes can be expected throughout construction. There may be reduced access to property, sidewalks, and driveways.

Flint Sewer Collection System

Additional wastewater sewer collection gravity and forcemain lines to service the Flint development and surrounding area.

Flint Sewer Collection System Printable One Pager

WHY?

Additional wastewater sewer lines are needed to handle the new and future development in the Flint Commerce Center and surrounding areas.

Benefits of the project include:

Meet the growing demand for wastewater system services in De Soto.
Provide capacity to meet federal and state regulations for the wastewater collection system.
Increase resiliency in the wastewater collection system.

WHAT?

The wastewater collection system expansion includes construction of approximately 1 mile of new gravity sewer lines and approximately 1/2 mile of forcemain.

WHERE?

The new gravity sewer line is located along Edgerton Road between K10 and 103rd Street, with new forcemain along north side of K10 from Edgerton Road to Sunflower Road.

WHEN?

Engineering design and surveys were conducted in the winter and spring 2023. The project construction is planned for Fall 2023 to Fall 2024.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Developer: Flint Development
Engineer: BCH
Contractor: To Be Determined

Flint Sewer Pump Station

Additional wastewater pump station to service the Flint development area and surrounding area.

Flint Sewer Pump Station Project Printable One Pager

WHY?

Most sewage flows to the treatment plant by gravity in pipes. Sometimes the terrain requires the flow to be pumped over a ridge to the treatment plant. An additional wastewater pump station is needed to handle the new and future development in the Flint Commerce Center and surrounding area.

Benefits of the project include:

Meet the growing demand for wastewater system services inDe Soto.
Provide capacity to meet federal and state regulations for the wastewater collection system.
Increase resiliency in the wastewater collection system.

WHAT?

Collection system expansion includes construction of a new wastewater pump station.

WHERE?

K-10 and Edgerton Road

WHEN?

Engineering design was conducted from October 2022 to March 2023. The project construction is expected to start in Fall 2023 with completion Fall 2024.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Developer: Flint Development
Engineer: BCH
Contractor: To Be Determined

New Water Tower (103rd & Sunflower Road)

Construction of 2 Million Gallon per Day (MGD) Elevated Water Storage Facility near 103rd & Lexington Ave

Water Tower Project Printable One Pager

Why?

The purpose of building a new water tower is to ensure adequate water supply for new industry and development in De Soto. Residential, commercial, and industrial development requires a reliable water supply. New development provides employment opportunities and additional tax revenue to support city services.

The new water tower benefits include:

Adequate water supply for everyday use.
Reliable water pressure during peak water use times, early morning, and evenings.
Adequate water supply for emergencies such as firefighting.

De Soto will maintain control over the community’s water supply and not be dependent on other sources for drinking water.

WHAT?

The City of De Soto owns and maintains a drinking water system for the community. The new water tower will provide additional capacity to the current system. The water tower is project on the Capital Improvement Plan list. Current estimated cost of the water tower is $8 Million.

Where?

The new water tower will be located on the north side of 103rd Street and east of the intersection with Lexington Avenue. It is north of the Astra Enterprise Park.

WHEN?

The new water tower is currently in the engineering design phase.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Engineer: HDR
Contractor: To Be Determined

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Residents and customers may experience disruptions during pre-construction, construction, restoration, and operations phases.

STUDY/DESIGN PHASE (Summer 2023): Design of the water tower follows standard engineering practices and will meet state and federal requirements for water supply systems. The design process includes professional and City reviews at select stages, such as 30% complete, 60% complete, and final.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION/FIELD INVESTIGATION PHASE (Fall 2023): This phase includes land surveys of the proposed construction site, engagement with landowners, and acquisition of any property needed for the new water tower.
INVESTIGATIVE PHASE: Investigation of subsurface soil and rock formations is conducted to ensure the engineering design will support the water tower structure and water supply. Utilities are marked during this phase. The City or its contractors may need access to adjacent land or buildings. An access agreement will be in place before investigation work begins.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE (2024): Large equipment will be used to construct the water tower, such as earth moving, cranes, and trucks. Equipment and supplies will be stored on site. Potential nuisances such as dust, noise, odors, and additional traffic can be expected. Detours or changes in travel routes along 103rd Street can be expected at various times during construction. There may be reduced access to property and sidewalks during construction. Adequate notice will be provided. Access to private land or buildings will be by written agreement. The construction contractor will mitigate nuisances using standard industry practices, such as spraying bare, dry ground with water to minimize dust.
OPERATIONAL: 2025

Temporary water service interruption may occur at select times during construction. Advance notice will be provided, and service restored as quickly as possible.

What will be restored following construction?

Driveways, sidewalks, fences, grass, or plantings removed or damaged during construction will be repaired or replaced.

How will I know what is happening, when?

Water Treatment Plant Expansion

Expansion of De Soto's water treatment plant to serve current and future growth.

Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project Printable One Pager

Why?

The purpose of the project is to expand De Soto’s drinking water treatment plant is to meet the growing demand for water. The drinking water system upgrades will increase capacity by 6 million gallons per day (MGD) for a total of 8 MGD capacity.

Improvements to the water treatment plant benefit the City of De Soto in the following ways.

Provide adequate drinking water supply for current customers and new growth in De Soto.
Meet changing drinking water quality standards.
This project also includes improvements to the City’s raw water system adjacent to the Kansas River.

WHAT?

Expansion of the water treatment plant will increase the plant’s capacity from 2 MGD to 8 MGD.

The current estimate to design and construct an additional 6 MGD capacity at the De Soto water treatment plant is 40 Million.

Where?

The project is located at the current water treatment plant on Astra Parkway in south De Soto. The raw water line expansion is located at the plant.

WHEN?

The feasibility study for water system expansion was conducted in the last quarter of 2022.

Engineering design for the system expansion started in January 2023 and completion is expected in June 2023. Construction is anticipated to start in Fall 2023 and be completed by Spring 2025.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) Engineer: HDR
CMAR Contractor: Garney Construction

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Residents and customers may experience disruptions during pre-construction, construction, restoration, and operations phases.

STUDY/DESIGN PHASE (Fall 2022): Design of the water treatment plant and supply line follows standard engineering practices and will meet state and federal requirements for water treatment systems.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION/FIELD INVESTIGATION PHASE (January to June 2023): Utilities are marked, and surveyors identify placement of new water supply line infrastructure and treatment plant expansion during this phase. A subsurface investigation of soils may be conducted.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE (Fall 2023 to Spring 2025): Large equipment will be used to install a new water supply line and expand the water treatment plant, such as earth moving, cranes, and trucks. Equipment and supplies will be stored on site. Potential nuisances such as dust, noise, odors, and additional traffic can be expected. Traffic may be congested at select times as construction equipment maneuvers along the road. The construction contractor will mitigate nuisances using standard industry practices, such as spraying bare, dry ground with water to minimize dust.
OPERATIONS: 2025

How will I know what is happening, when?

Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion & Pump Station

Capacity expansion at the De Soto wastewater treatment plant.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Printable One Pager

WHY?

The wastewater treatment plant expansion project will increase the plant’s capacity to serve new and future development in the area. Benefits of the project include:

Upgrade system to meet federal and state regulations.
Meet the growing demand for wastewater system services in De Soto.

WHAT?

Capacity expansion adding 2.6 Million Gallons Per Day (MGD) of wastewater treatment capacity for a total of 3.9 MGD.

The cost to design and construct the wastewater plant expansion is currently estimated at $30 million.

WHERE?

The project is located at the current De Soto wastewater treatment plant site on near 79th and Sunflower Road.

WHEN?

The wastewater treatment plant expansion was started in October 2022 with engineering studies and design. Construction will begin in Fall 2023 and be completed by Spring 2025.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Progressive Design Build: Burns & McDonnell, CAS Construction
Owner Representative: GBA

City Hall Renovation

As De Soto grows, additional staff are needed to provide the services required to maintain our quality of life. The second story of city hall will be renovated for new personnel and expanded services.

City Hall Renovations Project Printable One Pager

WHY?

The purpose of the project is to accommodate additional city personnel to better serve the De Soto community. As De Soto grows, additional staff are needed to provide the services required to maintain our infrastructure. The second story of city hall will be renovated for new personnel and expanded services, including space for the EDC and Chamber.

Benefits of renovating the second story of city hall include:

Cost efficient to house city personnel in an existing building.
Work efficiency for staff to collaborate and work together to better serve De Soto.
Meet the office space needs of a growing staff with cost and construction time savings.
A professional work environment promotes employee retention.

HOW?

The financial impact on the residents is included in the City’s budget and annual budget process. There are no additional fees or costs for individual residents and property owners.

WHERE?

Project location is on the second floor of City Hall in downtown De Soto.

WHEN?

The renovation of the City Hall office space is currently in the design phase. The overall project schedule is 2023 to 2024.

WHO?

Owner: City of De Soto
Contractor: tbd

Lexington Avenue Interchange

Lexington Avenue and K-10 interchange improvements to service current and future growth.

Lexington Ave K-10 Interchange Printable One Pager

WHY?

The purpose of improving the Lexington Avenue Interchange is to provide a transportation system for current development and future growth in De Soto.

Benefits of improving Lexington Avenue/K-10 Interchange include:

Increased safety for vehicles and pedestrians.
Improved travel times for commuters.
A transportation system designed to service new businesses and future growth.
Improved response times for emergency services.

WHERE?

Lexington Avenue and K-10 interchange.

WHAT?

Lexington Avenue and K-10 interchange added lanes to the on and off ramps. Signals were added at the eastbound and westbound ramps. The interchange at K-10 with Lexington Avenue is an improvement by Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

WHEN?

COMPETED MARCH 2023.

Design and pre-construction tasks were completed in October 2022 with construction of road improvements from November 2022 and to March 2023.

WHO?

Owner/Engineer: KDOT

Ottawa Street Reconstruction Project

Ottawa Street Sidewalk, 82nd to 83rd

Miller Park Parking Lot

Construction started in July 2023 on a new parking lot over the "old pool" site, at the corner of 83rd St. and Ferry Rd. This much-needed parking at Miller Park was to supplement the currently limited parking for the baseball/softball/T-ball/ soccer game patrons.

The project was completed in September 2023 and added 31 parking spots to Miller Park.

Easier-to-find parking & more time enjoying the games
Level terrain instead of having to park on grassy slopes
Safer & better experience for park patrons

K-10 KILL CREEK BRIDGE REDECKING

UPDATE November 17, 2023:

Construction is complete on the eastbound K-10 bridge replacement project over Kill Creek! The work on this 50-year-old bridge included a full deck and approach slab replacement, bearing resetting and girder painting.

Clarkson Construction was the contractor for this $3.8 million project.

UPDATE July 7, 2023:

On Monday, July 17, the eastbound Kill Creek Bridge (located between the exits for Kill Creek Road and Lexington Avenue) will be closed. Eastbound traffic on K-10 will cross over to travel head-to-head on the westbound bridge. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions.

UPDATE June 29, 2023:

Beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023, westbound traffic on K-10 will be reduced to one lane over Kill Creek (located between the exits for Kill Creek Road and Lexington Avenue) to prepare for work on the eastbound bridge.

Traffic modifications will continue through the duration of the project, which is scheduled for completion in November 2023!

Construction Projects

Road & Sidewalk Improvements

KDOT Project Update Page

Update: November 20, 2023

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