KANSAS CITY, KS — Several roads near the future Buc-ee’s in Kansas City will reopen for a few days to help move traffic during a busy Kansas Speedway race weekend. The change is temporary, and officials say the closures tied to the travel center project will return soon after the events end.
The roads have been closed since January while crews work on the new Buc-ee’s site. City officials and project leaders say the short reopening is meant to make it easier for fans heading to the Hollywood Casino 400 and the rest of the packed racing schedule.
Which roads will open for the race weekend
Village West Parkway and the Interstate 70 entrance and exit ramps at North 110th Street will reopen from Wednesday, Sept. 23, through Monday, Sept. 28. That window is intended to give drivers more direct access around the Kansas Speedway area while race traffic is heaviest.
After Monday, Village West Parkway will close again on Sept. 28 and stay shut until after Thanksgiving. The North 110th Street ramps and nearby I-70 access will remain open a little longer, through Oct. 4, before closing again on Oct. 5.
Traffic relief planned around Kansas Speedway
Officials expect the temporary openings to create a smoother flow for race fans, especially because the weekend is expected to bring a large crowd to the speedway area. The goal is to reduce congestion near the construction zone and keep vehicles moving more efficiently on the roads that remain open.
The reopening is a practical adjustment rather than a change in the overall project schedule. The travel center construction continues to shape traffic in the Village West area, but the short-term plan gives the city a way to manage the higher demand created by the race weekend.
Construction will resume after the weekend ends
Once the racing traffic passes, work on the Buc-ee’s project will continue. Cleveland Construction will shut down North 110th Street and the I-70 ramps on Oct. 5, after the brief period when they are open to the public again.
Village West Parkway is set to remain closed until after Thanksgiving, while crews continue the roundabout and interchange work connected to the new site. The timeline shows that the road changes are designed around both the construction needs and the large number of visitors expected for the Speedway events.
What the new Buc ee's will include
When complete, the new Buc-ee’s is expected to bring the chain’s familiar mix of travel-center staples to the area, including signature snacks, souvenir items, and a large fueling area. The project is being built with dozens of gas pumps, which is one reason the road and interchange work has been extensive.
The site is part of a broader effort to reshape traffic patterns near the Kansas Speedway corridor. For drivers and race fans, the finished facility should offer a major new stop along one of the region’s busiest travel routes.
Why the timing matters for race fans and drivers
The Hollywood Casino 400 draws significant attention to the Kansas Speedway area, and the timing of the temporary reopening reflects that reality. With fans arriving from multiple directions, even a short-lived change in road access can affect how smoothly traffic moves before and after the race.
By reopening key roads during the weekend, local officials and project leaders are trying to balance construction progress with the needs of a major sports event. The arrangement is meant to help visitors reach the track while keeping the larger Buc-ee’s project on track for completion after Thanksgiving.
