Site work for a water / sewer project in Shawnee, Kansas. Design plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

In November 2023 voters approved the renewal of a 3/8 cent sales tax. One-third of this sales tax is designated for the Street Improvement Program (SIP). This program is dedicated to upgrading and improving older streets with curbs, sidewalks, drainage, lighting. A citizen task force was put together to rank streets based on 7 distinct criteria. The eligible streets are re-evaluated periodically. Eligible streets are normally ditch section streets that lack sidewalks, street lighting, and proper drainage facilities. The improvements normally involve complete removal and replacement of the existing street to include grading, widening, curb, sidewalk/ADA ramps, storm drainage facilities, pavement markings, and LED streetlight luminaires. The SIP projects for 2026-2035 were approved in December 2024 by the Governing Body. The sixth project on the approved list is 70th Street from Flint to Neiman. Design will commence in 2030 with construction to begin in 2031. The improvements involve complete removal and replacement of the existing street to include grading, widening, curb, sidewalk/ADA ramps, storm drainage facilities, pavement markings, and LED streetlight luminaires. 70th Street does not qualify for CDBG or CARS funding, so all funding will be provided through the SIP program. The project is included in the City's 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of June 29, 2026, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.