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Pryor Road Upgrade: Progress Amid Pain | Kansas City News
A $25 million road upgrade in Lee’s Summit is widening Pryor Road, adding sidewalks, and modernizing stormwater systems—but residents are paying the price. After over a year of construction, locals like Karson Sowell say daily commutes have turned into nightmares. Delays—including a 90-day halt for hidden utility lines—have stretched the project past its 660-day contract, though the city insists it’s on track. The contractor, not taxpayers, will cover any overrun. Completion is still targeted for summer 2027. Progress may be costly in the short term, but the long-term payoff is promised…
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