Crossroads to receive a $4.2 million makeover to 20th Street artery
A major artery in the Crossroads Arts District is scheduled to receive a $4 million makeover beginning in the spring, according to a report in today’s Kansas City Star.
Major update coming to 20th Street in the Crossroads.
“You’ve seen it on First Fridays — otherwise happy walkers hesitating to brave the six lanes of 20th Street to reach the art galleries on the other side.
“But starting next spring, the five-block stretch of 20th Street through the heart of the Crossroads from McGee Street to Southwest Boulevard is scheduled for a $4.2 million makeover,” wrote Star reporter Kevin Collison. “Traffic lanes will be reduced to three, sidewalks widened, bike lanes added, trees and benches installed, and those vegetation-encased medians removed.
“Suzie Aron, president of the Crossroads Community Association, said what’s now a drab thoroughfare is expected to be transformed into an appealing new main street where walkers and bicyclists are welcome.”
To read Collison’s complete story, click here.
