Kansas City, Missouri – Kansas City residents who depend on the streetcar to travel through downtown will need to make some changes to their usual routines next week. A five-day maintenance project will temporarily replace streetcars with buses along the northern portion of the route, affecting travel between the Riverfront and Union Station.
The disruption will also bring traffic restrictions to the City Market area, where crews are preparing to repair a section of track. While the work is temporary, passengers should pay attention to several important changes before heading downtown.
The KC Streetcar announced that the service adjustment will take place from Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16, 2026. The project is part of the system’s ongoing capital maintenance program, which focuses on keeping streetcar operations safe, reliable, and efficient…