Phased construction for KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension; driver, rider impacts [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Starting Monday, Jan. 20, phased construction will begin in the River Market area for the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension.

Grand Boulevard between 3rd and 2nd streets will close until April 30 so demolition, track and platform construction can be done.

The work will allow for the new route to eventually connect to the downtown track.

“This will be a wonderful way to connect Kansas City’s River, which is where the city was born from, connect better to the rest of the community by free public transit,” said KC Streetcar Authority spokesperson Donna Mandelbaum.

The following Monday, Jan. 27, streetcar service will be suspended for two weeks. During those two weeks, RideKC buses will run the streetcar route during normal hours.

Third Street between Grand and Walnut will also close. Construction will temporarily close the stop at 3rd and Grand, too.

After breaking ground in March 2024, the project is 50% done.