The Unified Government (UG) is planning mobility improvements to the 6th Street and Armstrong Avenue Corridors. Improvements include traffic and pedestrian safety enhancements, and a two-way, on-street bicycle path that will be constructed in two phases. This project goes from 6th Street to 4th Street along Armstrong Avenue and Central Avenue to Armstrong Avenue along 6th Street. Phase 1 Phase 1 will include ADA, sidewalk, signing and marking upgrades and additional maintenance to the 6th Street &Armstrong Avenue Corridors. This phase is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is planned to advertise for bid in the fourth quarter of 2024 with construction to begin in 2025. Phase 2 Phase 2 will include the same improvements plus a two-way, on-street bicycle path on the west side of 6th Street between Ann Avenue and Riverview/6th Street Trafficway. This phase received local and federal funding and is expected to be advertised for bid in 2026. The UG will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at the KCK Main Branch Public Library, 625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66101 to share details of the planned improvements for 6th Street and Armstrong Avenue. The meeting will be an open house with no formal presentation made. The public is invited to stop by anytime from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Frequently Asked Questions
This project will provide improved transportation mobility improvements that include traffic and pedestrian enhancements to the 6th Street and Armstrong Avenue Corridors. A two-way, on-street bicycle path will be added to the west side of 6th Street between Ann Avenue and Riverview/6th Street Trafficway in the second phase of the project.
The first phase of the project is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The second phase received local and federal funding. Collectively, these projects have $41.5 million in HUD funding, $3M in STBGM grant funds, and $850 thousand in local funding to cover both Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Phase 1 construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2025 and be completed later that year. Construction for Phase 2 has not been identified.
Road closures are not expected.
The improvements are being made to provide safer travel for drivers, walkers, riders and bikers. This project will provide needed upgrades and maintenance to transportation infrastructure.
The project is currently being designed by Burns & McDonnell. The construction contract has not gone out to bid yet, so a construction contractor has not been selected. Phase 1 is anticipated to go out to bid for construction in the fourth quarter of 2024 with construction anticipated to begin in spring 2025.
This project goes from 6th Street to 4th Street along Armstrong Avenue and Central Avenue to Armstrong Avenue along 6th Street.
6th Street to 4th Street along Armstrong Avenue and Central Avenue to Armstrong Avenue along 6th Street, 66101 View Map
6th Street to 4th Street along Armstrong Avenue and Central Avenue to Armstrong Avenue along 6th Street , 66101
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