Click to learn more about this service alert: I-70 Improvement Project Reroutes  Construction Detour Beginning Monday, February 9, until December of 2027, the 18 Indiana and 27 27th Street will reroute for the I-70 Improvement Project.

Click to learn more about this service alert: 18th Street Bridge Construction  Construction Detour Beginning Monday, March 3, until fall 2027 the 402 Johnson-Quivira, and the 118 8th Street will reroute for the 18th Street Bridge construction.

Click to learn more about this service alert: KC Current Game Day Detour – November 8, 2026  Detour RideKC Route 210 Front Street will be affected by street closures associated with the KC Current vs. Angel City FC match. Riders should expect possible detours, temporary stop closures, and delays in the area surrounding the event.

Click to learn more about this service alert: Veterans Day Event – Downtown Detours – November 11, 2026  Detour Several RideKC routes will be rerouted due to street closures near City Hall for a Veterans Day event. Street closures may begin earlier than scheduled. Stops along affected portions of these routes may be temporarily unavailable. Riders should plan for possible delays and allow additional travel time.

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Rehabbing an existing building in close proximity to transit lines 25, 85 and Troost MAX, the Twin Elms/41 Paseo East project updates existing facilities and adds 54 new affordable housing units for seniors.
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The Mabion

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The Mabion will be located in the Beacon Hills Neighborhood and will offer a new, holostic approach to community housing. It will include 57 units of affordable housing, offer residents a range of integrated support services, and will be located on the Troost MAX Bus Rapid Transit Line.

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