The project design for the Prairie Star Parkway was one mile of a four-lane divided roadway from Kansas Highway 7 to Lone Elm Road. This parkway serves as the City's western "gateway" into the City. As a result, aesthetics and the associated streetscape theme was a very important aspect of the design. Unique features include the construction of a utility duct bank to allow all existing and future utilities to remain underground; the first roundabout intersection in Lenexa; hike and bike trail with access points to the proposed Coon Creek hike and bike trail; street and trail lighting; Coon Creek re-alignment; bridges over Coon Creek; and extensive streetscape treatment.

The design also required both short-term and long-term intersection and interchange geometrics using appropriate traffic projections; analysis of access control issues; analysis of a regional storm detention facility; right-of-way management techniques; and coordination with all utility companies.

Mayor Joan Bowman provided a statement of appreciation to all of the people who made this possible through their support to the City of Lenexa. She expressed her gratitude to the vision of the city leaders in planning for a parkway to the west. The Mayor also complimented the pride of the community in stating that "we know how to do things right here in Lenexa".

Construction cost: $6.2 Million