Work on one of Kansas City, Kansas’ most traveled corridors is expected to last about 15 working days, weather permitting.
Resurfacing work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 9, on Parallel Parkway between North 9th Street and North 18th Street as part of the Unified Government’s 2025/2026 street resurfacing program.
The project is expected to take about 15 working days to complete, depending on the weather.
Parallel Parkway is one of the community’s most visible and heavily traveled corridors. It serves residents, businesses and nearby neighborhoods every day, and it has repeatedly been identified as a top pavement priority by both residents and the governing body. As work begins, UG leaders are pointing to the project as a clear example of tax dollars being used on roadway improvements the public has said matter most.
“Parallel Parkway is a heavily traveled corridor and an important priority for the community,” said Brandon Grover, engineering project manager. “This resurfacing work will improve daily travel, protect the roadway from further deterioration, and help us make meaningful progress in an area residents care about. People can also visit Public Works’ In the Works Construction Projects Map to track updates and learn more about projects happening across Kansas City, Kansas.”
The investment comes as Public Works continues to face pavement challenges across the city. According to the UG, the city manages roughly 2,400 lane miles of pavement, and the condition of that network has declined over time. A full pavement assessment completed in 2018 found a network average Pavement Condition Index, or PCI, of 56. A follow-up assessment in 2022 showed that number had dropped to 48.
PCI is a standardized rating system used to measure pavement condition and help Public Works decide which streets need attention first. That matters because roads become much more expensive to repair as they continue to deteriorate. In simple terms, the goal is to keep good roads in better shape longer before they become much more costly problems.
That broader challenge can also be seen in pothole activity. Since Jan. 1, 2026, Public Works crews have patched more than 9,000 potholes across the community. While patching remains an important day-to-day maintenance tool, resurfacing projects like this one provide a longer-lasting improvement on major corridors that carry heavy traffic and draw strong public interest.
Residents may also see related curb and gutter repairs, along with pedestrian access ramp replacements, in areas scheduled for pavement work later under the same contract.
No closures are expected, but drivers are encouraged to slow down and give crews room to work safely in the area.
Construction schedules may change based on weather. Asphalt work depends on daytime temperatures being warm enough for material to set properly, and some concrete work may begin before full paving operations are underway.
Residents can follow current and upcoming street, sewer, stormwater, and other infrastructure work by visiting Public Works’ In the Works Construction Projects Map, which includes active project locations and status updates.
