Ongoing Construction On Midland Drive Bridge Causes Major Challenges For Shawnee Businesses

I-435 Construction Puts Businesses Off Midland Dr At Higher Risk of Closing Down

Ongoing Construction on Midland Drive Bridge Causes Major Challenges for Shawnee Businesses

Ongoing construction on the bridge at Midland Drive and Interstate 435 in Shawnee is causing major challenges for businesses in the area. The bridge is currently closed under I-435, which is causing traffic to be diverted and making it difficult for customers to reach businesses on either side of the interstate.

The construction project is expected to last for several months, and businesses in the area are concerned about the impact it will have on their bottom line. Many businesses have already reported a decline in sales since the construction began, and they are worried that the situation will only get worse as the project continues.

Businesses Band Together to Address Concerns

In response to the construction project, businesses in the area have banded together to form a group called the Midland Drive Business Coalition. The coalition is working to address the concerns of businesses and to find ways to mitigate the impact of the construction.

The coalition has met with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and other city officials to discuss the project and to express their concerns. The coalition has also developed a number of initiatives to help businesses during the construction period, including:

• Creating a website and social media pages to provide updates on the construction project and to promote businesses in the area.
• Hosting events and promotions to attract customers to the area.
• Working with KDOT to find ways to reduce the impact of the construction on businesses.

KDOT Responds to Concerns

KDOT has responded to the concerns of businesses in the area and has taken a number of steps to mitigate the impact of the construction project. These steps include:

• Providing businesses with advance notice of the construction schedule.
• Working with businesses to develop traffic plans that will minimize the impact on their operations.
• Providing financial assistance to businesses that have been impacted by the construction.

Businesses Hopeful for the Future

Businesses in the area are hopeful that the construction project will be completed on time and that the impact on their businesses will be minimal. However, they are also aware that the project could have a long-term impact on the area.

The Midland Drive Business Coalition is working to ensure that the businesses in the area are able to survive the construction period and that the area remains a vibrant and thriving community.