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Public Works Department

Right-of-Way Permits

Sewer Utility

Engineering Division

The Engineering Division of Public Works works on subdivision infrastructure and capital improvement projects involving:

  • Water mains
  • Storm and sanitary sewers
  • Stormwater management
  • Street construction

Street Maintenance Program

Engineering also manages the annual contracted street maintenance program, including:

  • Asphalt overlay
  • Curb repair
  • Large-scale asphalt patching
  • Street striping

Engineering Resources

Questions?

Contact Engineering at 816-228-0121 or engineering@bluespringsmo.gov. Review the frequently asked questions below for guidance on common engineering concerns.

Residents can report an outage online to Evergy. The only street lights that the City maintains are the decorative lights on Adams Dairy Parkway, to report any issues with these lights please contact Public Works at 816-228-0195.

Evergy
  • Traffic counts for 7 Highway and 40 Highway are available from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), 816-622-6500.
  • For other Blue Springs streets traffic count requests contact the Public Works Engineering Department, 816-228-0121.
  • To submit a request, email Engineering at engineering@bluespringsmo.gov.

MoDOT
  • Traffic signals on 7 Highway, 40 Highway and at Woods Chapel/I-70 overpass are controlled by Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), 816-622-6500.
  • To report issues with City maintained traffic signals or signs please call the Street Department at 816-228-0195.

MoDOT

Call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) at 816-622-7000 or visit their website as they are the permitting authority and enforcing agency for land disturbance and erosion control.

MDNR website

A permit is required when any person cuts the curb and/or the street. The permit is obtained from the Engineering Department. The permit costs $250 with a $230 refund after City inspectors review the completed repair.

Contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 800-358-9616.

FEMA website