KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Overland Park police officers are stepping up their presence on Interstate 435 during rush hour periods to enforce traffic laws and deter unsafe driving behaviors.
The police department said it started its traffic safety initiative targeting I-435 on Monday, and it’s set to continue through the end of 2026.
Police officers will specifically focus on I-435 between Metcalf Avenue and Overland Park’s western border from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m. The police department said it has noticed a “spike in collisions” recently during the morning and afternoon rush hours…