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Shawnee to close Johnson Drive for Old Shawnee Days; intersection safety upgrades planned
Summary
City staff announced a road closure for Johnson Drive from June 5–8 for Old Shawnee Days and described upcoming safety improvements at the 40 Seventh Street and K-7 Highway intersection, including additional warning signs and reflective tape.
City staff told the Shawnee City Council on May 12, 2025, that Johnson Drive will be closed between Cody and Flint streets from Thursday, June 5, through Sunday, June 8, to strengthen pedestrian safety during Old Shawnee Days.
Public Works Director Kevin Manning also outlined planned safety improvements at the intersection of 40 Seventh Street and K-7 Highway. The proposed measures include adding additional driver warning signs and reflective tape to enhance visibility of the traffic signal. Staff indicated the public works team plans to install the changes in late May or early June.
The road closure and the intersection upgrades were presented as part of the staff updates and committee reports; the transcript did not record formal council action or a vote on either item. The closure covers the entirety of Old Shawnee Days and is intended to improve pedestrian safety during the event. The transcript did not list detour routes or enforcement details; those are typically published in the city’s event notices and traffic advisories.
