Concerns Rise Over Traffic at New QuikTrip in Olathe
Residents concerned traffic at new Olathe QuikTrip may be ‘a pain.’ What officials say
Kansas City Star
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A new QuikTrip under construction at S. Mur-Len Road and 135th Street in Olathe has raised traffic concerns among residents. City officials assure that traffic studies indicate manageable flow, with the store expected to open next summer as part of a broader $26 million revitalization project.
- 01The new QuikTrip is located at S. Mur-Len Road and 135th Street in Olathe, Kansas.
- 02Traffic concerns were raised during a planning commission meeting, particularly regarding access points and U-turns.
- 03Olathe Chief Communications Officer Cody Kennedy stated that necessary traffic studies have been completed and safety is prioritized.
- 04The QuikTrip is part of a $26 million revitalization project that includes an indoor pickleball arena and a Crunch Fitness facility.
- 05The store is expected to open next summer, pending approval of a resubmitted building permit.
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Construction is underway for a new QuikTrip at the intersection of S. Mur-Len Road and 135th Street in Olathe, Kansas, prompting traffic concerns from local residents. At a planning commission meeting, commissioner Keith Brown highlighted issues regarding a U-turn on Mur-Len leading into the shopping center. Plans indicate that two right-turn access points on 135th Street will be consolidated into one for the gas station. Residents expressed worries on social media about potential traffic disruptions, with comments noting the busy intersection and challenging parking. However, Olathe's Chief Communications Officer Cody Kennedy reassured the community that all necessary traffic studies have been conducted, affirming that safety is a priority. The QuikTrip is part of a larger $26 million revitalization effort in the area, which also includes an indoor pickleball arena and a Crunch Fitness that opened last year. The anticipated opening for the QuikTrip is next summer, contingent on the approval of a resubmitted building permit.
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The new QuikTrip may alter traffic patterns and accessibility in the area, potentially affecting local commuters and residents.
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