Funding was approved for appropriation in Fiscal Year 2024 by the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission for participation in the Governor's Transportation Cost Share Program for necessary improvements to Little Blue Parkway and Jackson Drive. The cost share funding will utilize Street Sales Tax funds designated for the project as the City's 50% match for the project. This project is being designed and constructed in cooperation with / apart of the development agreement with Northpoint KC's Eastgate project.

The scope of work for this project will tie into the recently approved MoDOT Cost Share project for improvements to the I-70 & Little Blue Parkway interchange (Ord. No. 19431). Improvements include the addition of a southbound through lane from north of Jackson Drive to the north limits of the interchange project. This work will accommodate the addition of both northbound and southbound dual left turn lanes, ADA and pedestrian upgrades, and resurfacing through the 39th Street intersection.

The fiscal impact to the City will be $866,900 (a 50% share of the estimated project cost) and should be paid a minimum of 5 days prior to the construction letting date. Project costs above $1,733,800 shall be the responsibility of the City as outlined in the Financial Responsibilities of the agreement.