On the morning of July 17, 2006, Councilmembers Jim Glover, 4^th District-at-Large, and George Blackwood, 4^th District, toured the street improvement project underway at 75^th Street and State Line Road. The tour, organized by the Capital Improvements Management Office and led by Project Manager James Wang, gave the 4^th District councilmembers a chance to gain a better understanding of a lesser-known project in their district.

 The intersection at 75^th Street and State Line Road previously had considerable congestion during peak traffic times. To ease traffic flows, construction crews have reconfigured the island in the intersection, added turn lanes, and replaced the traffic signals. The project will reduce traffic congestion and increase safety for motorists.

  Construction on the project began in February 2006 and is scheduled for completion in August. Construction costs are approximately $722,000, with partial funding for the project coming from the federal government and the remainder split between the City of Kansas City, Mo. and Prairie Village , Ks. CIMO officials worked closely with the City of Prairie Village to coordinate schedules and payment agreements.