Davids Tours Overland Park Road Reconstruction, Highlights Her Successful Project Request
OVERLAND PARK, KS - Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids toured the 167th Street reconstruction project in Overland Park, which has had significant improvements since her last visit in 2022. The project — aimed at enhancing vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist accessibility while supporting long-term job growth — was among the 14 Davids-supported projects passed by Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Earlier this month, Davids announced Congress had passed 15 additional project requests, totaling $15.8 million for FY 2024.
“When I visited the 167th Street reconstruction project a year and a half ago, we saw mockups and designs. Today, we saw portions of completed construction that will help enhance the safety and drivability of a road that is getting busier every year,” said Davids. “With new pavement, curbs, bike lanes, storm sewers, and more, I am excited for the future economic development this project will support. I’m glad to work with our local officials to bring federal funds home and make our communities safer, more efficient, and better equipped to keep up with our growing community.”
"This project is a key component of ensuring south Overland Park residents and visitors have access to the same high-quality infrastructure network as the rest of our city,” said Curt Skoog, Mayor, City of Overland Park. “I was glad to host Representative Davids at the project site to show her the good work our team is doing. I appreciate her support for this important project."
The one-mile portion of 167th Street, from Antioch to Switzer Road, is designated in the Overland Park Future Development Plan as a major thoroughfare, but currently has narrow lanes, steep roadside ditches, and no pedestrian access. Once construction is complete, the Davids-supported project will help provide safety, mobility, economic, and environmental benefits as the street connects a rapidly growing area of Overland Park, which includes Advent Health, the Bluehawk complex, and the Blue Valley Schools Activity Center. Details regarding specific enhancements, including a roundabout intersection, directional shoulders, a new curb and gutter on the north side, and enclosed storm drainage, can be found here.
More details on the City of Overland Park’s funding request can be found here. Each of the Davids-requested projects was submitted in conjunction with local officials and selected for its potential to improve health and safety in the community, tackle climate change, and bring economic opportunity to the Third District. Appropriations requests adhere to stringent transparency and accountability regulations, available here.