KC Streetcar Constructors to move rail to KC Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility

Crews will work in the early morning hours to minimize impacts to the traveling public.

(Kansas City, MO) - KC Streetcar Constructors will move the remaining rail from its temporary storage location near the Main Street and 27th Street intersection to the KC Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

A drone photo of the Main Street Extension near the intersection of Main Street and 27th Street.

WHO: KC Streetcar Constructors, in conjunction with the Kansas City Police Department.

WHEN: For the safety of all and to limit disruptions to the traveling public, this work is scheduled to begin at 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, and will be completed by 7 a.m.

WHERE: KC Streetcar Constructors will use a forklift and a bucket truck to transfer the rail onto a semi-truck. Once the rail is loaded onto the semi-truck, the truck will haul the rail to the KC Streetcar Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

Cross traffic at the Main Street intersections of 27th Street, Memorial Drive, and Grand Boulevard may be temporarily halted until the rail, equipment and personnel have cleared the intersection. Officers with the Kansas City Police Department will assist with traffic control during this process to facilitate a safe and efficient operation.

MEDIA: For day of media opportunities or interviews, please call 816-337-1013 prior to the event. For any media on site, please stay on the sidewalk away from the rail movement and outside of the construction zone.  

Stay on track with the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension by visiting https://buildkcstreetcar.com, signing up for Weekly Construction Updates, or contacting the KC Streetcar Constructors at info@buildkcstreetcar.com.

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