Clare Road Infrastructure Improvements

• Project typeStreets / Bridges / Traffic
• Project cost$4,839,900
• Project schedule2026
• Contractor nameTo be determined

Project purpose

The asphalt roundabouts along Clare Road have experienced premature deterioration, resulting in ongoing maintenance needs. Traditional mill-and-overlay maintenance strategies are ineffective, requiring maintenance work every five years to prevent deterioration of the asphalt base. Reconstructing the roundabout with concrete would reduce issues with maintenance to only every 15 to 20 years.

Project description

The Clare Road Infrastructure Improvements Project will reconstruct the pavement portion of the four roundabouts on Clare Road between 83rd Street and Prairie Star Parkway. This project will remove the asphalt pavement, prepare the subgrade, and install concrete pavement at the roundabout and on each approach. Additionally, the sidewalk on the east side of the road will be replaced with a 10-foot-wide trail from Prairie Star Parkway to the Wild Bill Hickok Park, deteriorating curb, sidewalk on the west side, and brick pavers will be removed and replaced as needed.

What to expect during construction

Construction along Clare Road will occur in phases rather than all at once. Because this project includes roundabout reconstruction, trail construction, grading, drainage improvements and pavement work, the exact order of work may vary depending on contractor operations and field conditions. But the contractor must follow City requirements intended to reduce disruption.

• No more than two roundabouts will be under construction at the same time.
• When road or roundabout closures are in place, the contractor will also complete as much nearby trail, grading and related work as practical during that same closure period.
• Access to homes will be maintained throughout construction.
• Traffic control will be coordinated to minimize disruption as much as possible.
• The official detour route will be 83rd Street to K-7 to Prairie Star Parkway. Overall Detour Route(PDF, 5MB)

Current status

March 23, 2026: The City held an open house at Lenexa Fire Station #3 to share information about the project design and overall phasing plans.

February 2026: The project is currently under design with Walter P. Moore working on the finalizing the plans by late March. Construction is scheduled from May to October. 

Timeline

Utility modification: Spring 2026

Final design: Ongoing

Bid opening: April 2026

City construction starts: May 2026

Project team

Engineering design: Walter P Moore

Construction contractor: To be determined