Mission will fully shut down Johnson Drive in both directions between Metcalf Lane and Broadmoor Street starting Sept. 16 for overnight stormwater work, the city announced Sept. 14.

The closure runs from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on both Sept. 16 and Sept. 17. Crews will reopen east-west traffic each morning at 5 a.m. The schedule is weather dependent. The city said it will post digital updates if conditions force a change.

Crews need to connect new stormwater infrastructure to an existing system beneath the road. Robyn Fulks wrote in the city's announcement that overnight hours were chosen to limit disruption during the day and on weekends.

Detours and business access

During the overnight hours, Barkley Street at Johnson Drive will open for northbound and southbound travel so drivers can reach businesses in the closed stretch.

Westbound detour: north on Broadmoor Street, east on West 56th Street, north on Metcalf Avenue, U-turn at West 52nd Street, then south on Metcalf to Metcalf Lane.

Eastbound detour: Metcalf Lane to southbound Metcalf, east on West 61st Street, north on Broadmoor Street, east on Martway Street, north on Lamar Avenue, then west on Johnson Drive.

Businesses on the south side of Johnson Drive can also be reached from Martway Street. Businesses on the north side are accessible from Foxridge Drive.

Part of a larger rebuild

The overnight closure is one piece of Mission's more than $12 million Johnson Drive reconstruction between Metcalf and Lamar avenues. The Mission City Council awarded the project at its May 27 meeting. Funding includes a $6 million federal grant and about $1.8 million in Johnson County CARS (County Assistance Road System) dollars.

Construction began Aug. 17 and is in its second of six phases. Mission Public Works Director Stephanie Boyce told the Johnson County Post on Sept. 9 that the current phase is expected to last until mid-December because of stormwater structure installation. The full project is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.

The reconstruction has already squeezed businesses along the corridor. The Johnson County Post reported that shops including Tipsy's Liquor saw sales drop to 40%, while Mud Pie Bakery, Plato's Closet and The Big Biscuit saw sales drops of nearly 20%

Mayor Sollie Flora said in an email to the Johnson County Post on Sept. 9 that the city is working to find ways to support affected businesses. "Unfortunately, a project of this magnitude will always present challenges for residents and businesses, but it is far overdue for completion," Flora said.

Residents can check the city of Mission's website and social media channels for real-time updates on the closure schedule.