Quail Creek Street Improvement Project

• Project typeStreet and Drainage Improvements
• Project value$1,500,000
• Project scheduleConstruction (2026)
• Contractor nameJM Fahey Construction

This project includes a full depth street pavement reconstruction; replacement of curb/gutter/sidewalks, and ADA ramps as necessary; and lining and/or upsizing aging stormwater pipe.

Streets included: Milburn West and Quail Creek subdivisions – W. 69th St., W. 69th Terr., W. 70th St., Kessler St., Grandview Dr. Eby Ave. Benson St., and Slater St.

Public Open House Meeting

Thursday, May 28 
5:30–7:30 p.m.  
Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St.

The contractor and city staff were available at the meeting to answer questions about construction and the project timeline. 

Key Project Information

• Curbs: When the curbs are being taken out or new ones are being poured, you will need to park on the other side of the street until the concrete hardens.

• Streets: Once the contractor removes the old street pavement, a temporary surface will be put down so cars can drive through. You won’t be able to drive on the street until the temporary surface is in place. This work should be finished during normal work hours. If you need special help getting to or from your property during this time, please contact the City.

• Driveways: This project might include removing and replacing the entrance of your driveway. The amount that needs to be removed will be different for each property and depends on the slope of your current driveway. You will get a notice at least 48 hours before your driveway is removed. After the entrance is taken out, the contractor will put down a temporary surface so you can access your home and have a place to park. Once the new concrete is poured, you will need to park on the street for about seven days while the concrete hardens.

• Grass: All disturbed areas will be replaced with sod, and the contractor is required to water for 20 days after sod installation. After 20 days, City staff will inspect and accept the sod if it’s growing and the roots are in place. Once the sod is accepted, the property owner will be responsible for future maintenance.

• Irrigation: If you have sprinkler system water lines within the right-of-way, please mark where they are once the contractor begins work near your home. The contractor will repair the irrigation that has been disturbed due to construction.

Schedule and Updates

Work will progress through the neighborhood in phases.

Quail Creek Street Improvement Phases Map(PDF, 2MB)

Spring 2026

Prior to street reconstruction, WaterOne replaced an aging water main and Kansas Gas is relocating service lines. Sod and concrete reconstruction from this work is expected in April.

June

Construction begins. The contractor will put a notice on your front door at least 48 hours before any work is done in front of your home on the street, curbs, or driveways. Crews are saw‑cutting sections of curb to prepare for spot removal and replacement of curb and gutter. This phase is expected to take a couple of weeks, depending on weather. Crews also started cleaning the storm sewer pipes. After that, they’ll move into spot repairs and pipe lining over the coming weeks.

• Pavement and subgrade will be excavated down to 8 inches and stabilized with a cement-treated base for a temporary driving surface. 
• Fahey will pave this street up to 2-inches below surface within approximately 5 days of pavement removal contingent upon rainy weather.
• During this time, 69^th St. will be closed to thru traffic although residents should be able to access their properties during non-working hours. Please contact the City at 913-322-5570 for special accommodations.
• The City recommends that all drivers take alternative routes if possible until the street is paved.
• Message boards have been posted informing drivers of the pavement removal. 

July

During the week of July 6th, Fahey is finishing pouring new curb and sidewalk where it has been removed throughout the entire project area.

Beginning Monday, July 13 (contingent upon weather conditions), Fahey will begin pavement removal on 70th St. (Grandview to Antioch) and 69th St. (E. Frontage to Grandview):

• Pavement and subgrade will be excavated down to 8 inches and stabilized with a cement-treated base for a temporary driving surface. 
• Fahey will pave these streets up to 2-inches below surface within approximately 5 days of pavement removal contingent upon rainy weather. Pavement overlay is tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 17 pending weather conditions.
• During this time, 69th St. (E. Frontage to Grandview) and 70th St. (Grandview to Antioch)  will be closed to thru traffic although residents should be able to access their properties during non-working hours. Please contact the City at 913-322-5570 for special accommodations.
• The City recommends that all drivers take alternative routes if possible until these streets are paved.

• Pavement and subgrade will be excavated down to 6 inches and stabilized with a cement-treated base for a temporary driving surface. 
• Fahey will pave these streets up to 2-inches below surface within approximately 5 days of pavement removal contingent upon rainy weather. Pavement overlay is tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 31, pending weather conditions (but could be moved up to Thursday depending upon weather and site conditions).
• The City recommends that all drivers take alternative routes if possible until these streets are paved.
• Other work to be conducted this week includes storm sewer pipe lining (you may see steam coming out of a few storm inlets, which is part of the process) and pouring the remainder of the concrete sidewalks and storm structure lids.