One of the most anticipated projects from the 2008 voter approved bond initiative is the Woods Chapel Road improvements. The original plan called for Woods Chapel Road to be improved in three phases. The current plan has consolidated all three phases into one and added an  additional phase, from Briarwood/Castle Drives to Walnut Street, to be completed at a later date.

Consolidating the phases will lessen congestion and inconvenience for commuters and leverage
lower construction costs by bidding the project at one time. Construction phasing will permit Woods Chapel Road to remain open throughout the project.

Construction is in full swing and this project is scheduled to be completed in 2014. 

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In November 2009, City and State officials from the City of Blue Springs and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) held to public forums to get citizens' comments on improvement plans scheduled for Woods Chapel Road.

Information covered during the public meetings:

• Welcome and Overview of Woods Chapel Road Improvements
• Woods Chapel Road Proposed Interchange Improvements
• Woods Chapel Road Proposed Signal Improvements
• Woods Chapel Road Improvements - Enhancements to Surrounding Environment
• Woods Chapel Road Proposed Enhancements and Implementation
• Special: Woods Chapel Interchange Video Simulator

In 2007, 82% of residents surveyed via the Blue Springs Citizen Survey said they were dissatisfied with the traffic flow on Woods Chapel Road, particularly during rush hours. Additionally, the development of a "stress-free" transportation system provided easy navigation in Blue springs has been one of many priority focus areas for the Blue Springs Renew the Blue Citizen Visioning Group.

In 2008, Blue Springs voters overwhelmingly approved two bond issues for street and sewer improvements. Question 2 authorized the issuance of $28 million in general obligation "No Tax Increase" bonds for selected road and intersection improvements, including enhancements along the Woods Chapel Road Corridor in Blue Springs, Missouri.