North Indiana Roadway Improvements
Kansas City’s avenue renewal
Project Facts
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Owner | City of Kansas City, Missouri |
| Size | Phase I - 1,042 LF, Phase II - 1,148 LF |
| Cost | $2.6 million |
Overview
The North Indiana Avenue revitalization was a comprehensive project, transforming the narrow asphalt street into a modern, accessible thoroughfare. Phased construction enhanced the infrastructure, aesthetics, and functionality, creating a safer and more inviting community space.
Services
About the project
North Indiana Avenue is a residential collector located in Kansas City, Missouri, between Vivion Road and the City of Gladstone at the Missouri city limits. The existing roadway consisted of a narrow asphalt street, open roadside drainage ditches, limited underground storm sewer systems, and no sidewalks. Mill Creek, a significant drainage corridor, crossed under North Indiana Avenue through a deteriorated corrugated metal culvert with stone headwalls that served as a one-lane bridge.
After completing a study evaluating four typical roadway section options for street improvements and performing hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for multiple options to replace the existing bridge structure, we designed a complete roadway reconstruction and bridge replacement.
Due to budget limitations, the project was divided into two design and construction phases. Phase 1 included the Mill Creek culvert/bridge and partial roadway replacement. Phase 2 included reconstructing the remaining roadway and designing stormwater management practices to meet the city’s water quality requirements. Both phases included water main replacement, new street lighting, intersection improvements, sidewalks, and driveways.
