Notice of Street Improvements Project - Front St from Ridge St to Tonganoxie Drive & Portions of Ridge St south of HW 24/40

The City of Tonganoxie is contracting with Kansas Heavy Construction, LLC to complete a series of improvements along Front Street between Ridge Street & Tonganoxie Drive and additional areas along Ridge Street south of HW 24/40. The project will include stormwater improvements, street & curb improvements, and installation of a pedestrian sidewalk along Front Street. On March 2, 2026, the City Council approved Change Order #1 for the project to add additional improvements as part of the combined project on portions of Ridge Street. On May 4, 2026 the City Council approved Change Order #2 for the project, which added additional improvements to streets, curbs, stormwater, and pedestrian infrastructure along Ridge Street. The project construction activities commenced on March 9, 2026 and to be completed in 4-5 months. All work will be completed by Kansas Heavy Construction, LLC and its subcontractors.

All local access to other properties & businesses with access only to Front Street, Shoemaker Way, and Ridge St is expected to be provided in a controlled manner by contractors during the period of construction activities. Signage will be in place that will specify instructions for vehicles. There is no specifically outlined detour route for this project and there are multiple east/west roadway alternatives located north and south of the construction project area. 

For the majority of the project timeline the Chieftain Pedestrian Trail at the intersection of Tonganoxie Drive and Front Street is expected to remain fully open and available for use by pedestrians. It is expected that for a period of approximately 1 week there will be a complete closure of the Chieftain Pedestrian Trail at the intersection of Tonganoxie Drive and Front Street while work is occurring directly on the trail crosswalk across Front Street. Signage will be in place on the Pedestrian Trail to notify pedestrians of the full closure of the Pedestrian Trail during that period and no access will be allowed.

A map of the planned improvements for this construction project is provided as an attachment for additional reference.

For any questions about the project the contractor contact is: Matt Gripka, Project Manager, 913-416-0034 or [email protected]