Construction Updates

Construction on the 69Express project is in the final stages, and portions of the corridor are being shifted into permanent configurations. Please be mindful of roadway changes as you drive the corridor. 

Final surface work on 135th Street was completed at the beginning of the month, and the roadway is now open in its final configuration. The 167th Street interchange opened to limited traffic Nov. 10, returning U.S. 69 to two lanes in each direction and opening the new ramps to and from 167th Street. One lane on 167th Street is open in each direction. Work should be completed at the 167th Street interchange by mid-December. Noise wall work is nearly complete throughout the corridor.  

 Newly paved trails are visible in this east-facing aerial view of updates at the 135th Street and U.S. 69 interchange. Watch for more information on trails in the next newsletter.

In November and December, drivers should expect to see construction crews focused on finishing touches such as overhead sign structure installations, final roadside grading, final pavement marking and completion of trails at 135th Street and 132nd Street. Testing of the new express lanes tolling system, now underway, will continue in December and January. All construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. 

Completed noise walls flank the roadway along U.S. 69 near 119th Street.

KTA and KDOT Working Together

The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) is the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) tolling partner for 69Express. KTA’s mission is to provide safe, economical, high-quality transportation services to customers and to deliver customer-driven services with user fees (tolls). KTA and KDOT share the goals of providing safe travel for all drivers and using financial resources to maximize benefits to stakeholders now and into the future.  



The KTA recommends drivers who use the U.S. 69 express lanes use a KTAG or other compatible transponder. Using a transponder like KTAG ensures two-axle drivers will receive the lowest rate on tolls and have a seamless, cashless toll payment experience.  

Throughout the next few months, you’ll see tolling technology crews driving the express lanes for testing to ensure the technology works appropriately prior to opening. 

Meet The Team

The project team has several upcoming engagement opportunities. Look for us:  

• Nov. 22 at The Matt Ross Community Center/Farmer’s Market at 8101 Marty St., Overland Park, KS 66204 from 9 a.m. to noon 
• Dec. 5 at the Hen House in the College Square Shopping Center at 11930 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Jan. 9, 2026, at the Price Chopper at 119th and Metcalf from 4 p.m. 
  to 7 p.m.

Watch for more events as they are added (69Express.org/Newsroom/Events). Interested in a presentation on U.S. 69 work for your group? Let us know!

A project team member shares 69Express information at the Matt Ross Community Center/Overland Park Farmer’s Market.

Get Your KTAG at DriveKS.com

DriveKS is the statewide toll payment system built and operated by KTA. 
It’s the one-stop location for: 

• Paying tolls 
• Managing accounts 
• Ordering a KTAG 

Go to DriveKS.com to order your KTAG and save 50 percent on 69Express. 

Go to DriveKS.com to set up and manage your account and order your free KTAG. 

Moving Forward

Want to stay up to date on the project? Visit 69Express.org or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube at @69Express for updates. 



To be notified about upcoming closures or other impacts to your commute, visit the project website or sign up for text alerts.