Construction Updates

The fall weather is cooling down, but construction on 69Express is heating up! The project is close to hitting a new milestone at the 167th Street interchange, with the opening of all four lanes on U.S. 69 and access ramps, including the new southbound ramps, scheduled to open the morning of Nov. 10. 

Work at U.S. 69 and 135th Street will necessitate closures this weekend. All work schedules are weather permitting. Please visit 69Express.org for additional information. 

 Construction at 167th Street and U.S. 69 interchange in early November 2025. 

Incident Response-Express Lane Details

People have asked KDOT about what to do in case of an emergency in the express lanes. In preparation for opening the U.S. 69 express lanes, KDOT worked with first responder teams from Kansas Highway Patrol, City of Overland Park and Johnson County to develop a plan for responding to incidents in the corridor. In coordination with KC Scout, KDOT will monitor U.S. 69 for incidents. 

• In situations that require traffic to be diverted into the express lane, the express lane will be set to a ‘free’ mode and drivers who are diverted into the express lane by law enforcement will not be charged a toll. 
• If an incident occurs in the express lane, the express lane will be set to a ‘closed’ mode, and drivers in the express lane will be diverted into the general-purpose lanes. Drivers in the express lane who are diverted will not be charged a toll. 
• During an incident, KDOT will work with KC Scout and first responders to monitor roadway conditions and return the express lane to normal operations when conditions allow. 
• As always, if a driver is having trouble, they should attempt to seek refuge on the right shoulder. If it is not possible or safe to move the vehicle to the right shoulder, use the left shoulder.

Meet The Team

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

• November 8 and 22 at The Matt Ross Community Center/Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to noon 
• Dec. 5 at the Hen House in the College Square Shopping Center 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!

Project team members share 69Express information at the Spring Hill Fall Festival. 

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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% 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.