Construction Returns as Flea Market Struggles | Kansas City News

Construction is roaring back to life in the city after the World Cup, but local businesses like the Flea Market are paying the price—seeing plummeting foot traffic and staff tips as roadwork disrupts lunch crowds. Though construction paused during the tournament to ease visitor congestion, regulars stayed away anyway, and now crews are hitting the ground running again. City engineers say the temporary halt was worth it for global exposure and long-term infrastructure gains, with dozens of projects underway—including major bridge work—and plans to repave hundreds of miles of roads. Public Works urges patience and caution as traffic ramps up ahead of holidays, asking drivers to slow down, watch for workers, and follow detours to keep everyone safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee02d01b5498bb93