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Leawood approves contract for Tomahawk Creek Parkway reconstruction, roundabout and trail work
Summary
The council unanimously authorized a contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company to reconstruct Tomahawk Creek Parkway, add bike lanes and a roundabout, raise sections of the road in flood-prone areas and perform trail and park repairs; construction is expected to begin in February.
The Leawood City Council unanimously approved an agreement with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company to advance a multi-phase reconstruction of Tomahawk Creek Parkway, including a new roundabout at Town Center Drive, five-foot bike lanes, flood-bench work in the park and replacement of trail segments.
David Lay, chair of the Public Works Committee, told the council the project began as a mill-and-overlay with small bike-lane additions but expanded over several years after federal funding and Johnson County participation became available. Lay said the project now includes raising sections of the roadway up to about 6 feet in areas that flood frequently and constructing…
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