MODOT Cleans Up Kansas City Roads for World Cup

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome in. This is Kansas News today, where local news meets AI. State crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation are tackling litter, graffiti, and overgrown trees along Kansas City roadways. This push comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with work on interstates like 29, 435, and 492. Boost safety and visibility. Over years of skipped maintenance, staffing shortages, and rough weather, piled up brush and debris. But this year, better hiring and a mild winter let them catch up fast, making it simpler to clear trash too. Viewers hit us up after our first report, asking why so many trees are coming down. Officials explained, is to reclaim their right of way, but they're dialing it back now, keeping trees where they can't touch them, especially near. Protected spots for species like the Indian Abat. Graffiti keeps popping up on Interstate 35, the downtown loop, and Highway 71. Cleanup needs lane closures for safety, so it takes time, but they're eyeing murals as a smart deterrent to stop taggers in their tracks.

1:07If you spot litter, potholes, graffiti, or junk on Missouri roads, dial 1-888, ask Modod around the clock. These efforts keep our drives cleaner and safer as big events roll in.