Construction Updates

Construction crews continue to work on noise wall installation along the corridor.

As the summer months come to an end, work on 69Express is at full speed! You may have seen last week’s progress, as crews continued to work on the U.S. 69 northbound bridge over I-435, widening along 135^th Street for new turn lanes, installation of overhead sign structures throughout the corridor, and work continued to advance at 167^th Street. KDOT appreciates your patience navigating the work zone.  



Additionally, installation and painting of noise walls along U.S. 69 is taking place and is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year.  

DriveKS Account Set Up 

Watch this video to learn how to set up your DriveKS account and get a KTAG for the lowest rate!

Pay the lowest toll with a KTAG in your vehicle – go to DriveKS.com to set up and manage your account and order your free KTAG today!  

What Happens with Toll Revenues? 

Federal and state dollars were the primary sources of funding to improve U.S. 69, but local contributions helped advance the project more quickly. Overland Park committed to a $30 million local contribution that would be paid through tolls collected on the Express lanes. Revenue collected from tolls will reimburse KDOT for the initial construction investment.  The City of Overland Park’s local contribution is expected to be met in the next 15 to 20 years.  At that time, City and KDOT officials will decide if the express lanes should be kept in place to continue managing congestion, in which case the additional revenue could be used to fund other improvements in the corridor. 

Meet the Team

The Project Team has several upcoming engagement opportunities. Look for us on:

• Sept. 6 and Sept. 20 at the Matt Ross Community Center/Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to Noon. 
• Sept.12 at Deanna Rose Farmstead from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
• Sept. 22 at Deer Creek Hen House from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Sept. 27 at the Spring Hill Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Oct. 7 at the Overland Park Arboretum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

Watch for more events as they are added to our website 69Express.org/Newsroom/Events! Let us know if you would like a presentation on U.S. 69 work for your group or organization.

Twice a month, Project Team members answer questions and share information about 69Express at Matt Ross Community Center and Overland Park Farmer’s Market   

Get a KTAG

Pay the lowest toll with a KTAG in your vehicle – go to DriveKS.com to set up and manage your account and order your free KTAG today!

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 more updates. 



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