Hundreds of defective streetlights are replaced in Kansas City. Foreman John Bickel of Black and McDonald’s said his crew replaced about 500 LED street lights along Highway 71. On Thursday, his crew replaced the streetlights on 39th Street at the 71 Highway overpass. Not far from that job, another crew was also at work on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard near Prospect. Defective lights emit a purplish-blue color. “Seeing that I’m off Prospect, it’s very important to have good lighting,” he said. Pratt also said he’s suffered two break-ins in the past year. About six months ago, he installed a cage around his front door to deter potential burglars. “Maybe with the new LED lights, maybe I’ll be happier with them,” Pratt said. Replacing faulty LED street lights comes as a major city project at the same time. Kansas City leaders plan to replace approximately 90,000 street lights with LEDs. They say they are more energy efficient and convenient. The city has released a map showing where the works have been done, where they have been done, and where they will be done. Electrician Richard Gordon backs the project, which he says will help Kansas City. It’s great to be a part of it,” said Gordon. As for the street lighting replacement project, because those lights are under warranty, the project is being done at no cost to taxpayers.
Hundreds of defective streetlights are replaced in Kansas City.
Foreman John Bickel of Black and McDonald’s said his crew replaced about 500 LED street lights along Highway 71.
On Thursday, his crew replaced the streetlights on 39th Street at the 71 Highway overpass.
Not far from that job, another crew was also at work on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard near Prospect.
Defective lights emit a purplish-blue color.
Parkway Audio owner Jason Pratt’s business is near where some of the faulty lights are replaced.
“Because I’m off Prospect, good lighting is very important,” he said.
Pratt also said he’s had two break-ins in the past year.
About six months ago, he installed a cage around his front door to deter potential burglars.
“Maybe with the new LED lights, maybe I’ll be happier with them,” Pratt said.
Replacing defective LED street lights simultaneously looks like a major city project.
Over the next few years, Kansas City leaders plan to replace approximately 90,000 streetlights with LEDs.
They say they are more energy efficient and convenient.
The city has released a map showing where the work has been done, where it has been done, and where it will be done.
Electrician Richard Gordon backs the project, which he believes will help Kansas City.
“The draft coming here, then the World Cup coming here, there’s a lot going on in Kansas City. It’s great to be a part of it,” Gordon said.
As for the street lighting replacement project, because those lights are under warranty, that project is being done at no cost to the taxpayers.
