Roadway
MoDOT Enhances Accessibility with ADA and Sidewalk Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) ADA Transition Plan is focused on enhancing accessibility. Every year, they update existing sidewalks for ADA compliance and add new ones to boost pedestrian connectivity. Facilities in Princeton and South Lineville, Missouri needed significant improvement. MoDOT’s Northwest District selected our Highway Team to design the ADA Improvements for the […]
Prairie Village Improves 8 Neighborhoods with 2025 Upgrades
Posted on Monday, August 25th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, tagged in
Every year, the City of Prairie Village, Kansas reinvests in their community as part of their Paving Program. They update aging infrastructure, boost pedestrian connectivity, and resolve any issues. This year was no exception. The 2025 plan targeted eight sites across the city. Before beginning design for this effort, we conducted field inspections with the […]
5 DOT Projects We’re Designing Right Now
Posted on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 by Lane OdleIn Roadway, Structural, tagged in
For years, we’ve collaborated with Departments of Transportation on infrastructure improvements. Through these partnerships, we’ve honed our ability to deliver designs that meet their standards and expectations. Because of our team’s experience and dedication, we have several projects currently in the works with DOT’s. Learn more about just a few of the projects we’re designing […]
Designing Roundabouts for Safer, Smoother Traffic Flow: When and Where They Work Best
Posted on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Traffic, tagged in
Roundabouts are more than just a traffic trend—they’re a modern solution to some of our most persistent intersection challenges. From improving safety and reducing congestion to lowering emissions and enhancing community aesthetics, modern roundabouts offer a compelling alternative to traditional traffic signals and stop signs. But not every circular intersection is created equal. Understanding what […]
Brush Creek Improvements Protect Prairie Village Homes
Posted on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, Stormwater, tagged in
During heavy rain events, Brush Creek, which runs parallel to Mission Road in Prairie Village, would significantly overtop the roadway. Homes in the area were also impacted by the flooding. The City was looking for a solution that would protect residents without affecting a neighboring community downstream, the City of Mission Hills, Kansas. Our team […]
City of Olathe Supports Local Economy with Infrastructure Improvements
Posted on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
Located between K-7 and Old 56, South Hamilton Circle is a busy, industrial area. With lots of truck traffic, the roadway was in poor condition. To support area businesses, the City of Olathe wanted to improve the infrastructure here. The City had recently invested in a nearby police station. They had also upgraded Enterprise Road, […]
Aging Leawood Neighborhood Poses Unique Design Challenges
Posted on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
To maintain a high quality of life, the City of Leawood continually reinvests in their infrastructure as part of their Residential Street Reconstruction Program. Each year, they select a set of streets that are most in need. The 2023 project site spans three locations: 97th Place between Mission and Ensley, Ensley Lane North from 91st […]
City of Overland Park Achieves Vision for Metcalf Avenue
Posted on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The City of Overland Park, Kansas wanted to upgrade Metcalf Avenue to a traditional arterial with curb, gutter, and medians, as part of their “Vision Metcalf” plan. Between 91st to 99th Street, the corridor had open drainage ditches and an aging roadway, not in keeping with their goals for the area’s appearance. They selected our […]
Preliminary Engineering Study Helps Raytown Leverage Funding
Posted on Monday, May 6th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
The City of Raytown, Missouri routinely evaluates the condition of their pavement. In a recent assessment, they identified poor pavement conditions in the Green Valley neighborhood. Additionally, a concrete lined drainage channel running through the neighborhood was failing. They wanted to gain a better understanding of the condition of the neighborhood’s infrastructure and the associated […]
Olathe Tackles Neighborhood Improvements Near Superfund Site
Posted on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 by Affinis CorpIn Roadway, tagged in
As part of the 2022 Street Reconstruction Program, the City of Olathe, Kansas chose to invest in the Highland Park Neighborhood by replacing deteriorated infrastructure that was beyond maintenance or preservation conditions. Located within the city’s Neighborhood Revitalization Area of historic Original Town, the neighborhood had deteriorated pavement, limited street lighting, and a deficient storm […]