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RideKC Detours Continue Through August 27

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Kansas City, MO

RideKC says bridge construction at 14th Street and Holmes Road is causing detours for the Troost MAX, the 23 23rd Street route, and Blue Ridge service. The service alert is scheduled to remain in effect through Thursday, August 27. Riders using these services should review the current detour information before traveling and allow additional time for trips through the construction area. The change affects transit service in Kansas City, Missouri, and remains active during the August 11 through August 31 reporting window.

This local community update for Kansas City, MO is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Kansas City, MO area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Kansas City, MO

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August 2026 Schedule

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Monday, August 24, 2026

New School Year Starts For KCPS

Kansas City Public Schools is preparing for the 2026-27 school year, with students expected to return Monday, August 24. The district has posted a back-to-school guide for families covering first-day preparation and oth...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Northland Residents Can Propose Improvements

Kansas City District 2 residents can attend a public improvement hearing Tuesday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m. at Northland Neighborhoods Inc., 5340 Northeast Chouteau Trafficway. The hearing gives residents a chance to disc...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Spoken Word Poetry Live Returns

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The program features Kansas City aut...

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Fourth District Offers Another Waste Dropoff

Kansas City's Fourth District will hold another waste drop-off event Saturday, August 29, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Residents can use locations at 2130 Jefferson Street, West Bluffs Drive and Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, 2730...

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When is RideKC Detours Continue Through August 27?+

RideKC Detours Continue Through August 27 is listed for Thursday, August 27, 2026.

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