Parkville, Missouri is located on the Missouri River in Platte County and has a population of 5,554 residents. The city is known for its historic downtown with antique shops and art galleries. English Landing Park, set on the banks of the Missouri River is a popular area for recreation for residents. The city is home to Park University with an enrollment of 1,600 students locally along with 40 satellite locations in 21 states The popular Tom Watson designed National Golf Club of Kansas City sites on the north edge of the city.
On Wednesday, December 13th, MoDOT will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Route 45 Widening Project. The ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. The additional lanes that were added are designed to increase traffic safety, decrease traffic congestion, and prepare for residential and community growth. For more information about the project and/or the ribbon cutting ceremony, please contact MoDOT at 816-645-6090.