The KC Streetcar and other area officials have announced the official opening date of the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension: October 24, 2025. At 3.5 miles, the extension will connect the existing downtown streetcar route to 51st and Brookside Boulevard on UMKC’s campus, providing improved transit connections along the corridor between the two locations. Breaking ground in 2022, the project cost $325 million which has been paid for through a combination of local and federal funding.
Before October 24, a variety of tests and federal regulations must be completed and met. KC Streetcar staff are currently undergoing training to familiarize themselves with the new route during the pre-revenue phase of the project.
Local coverage available here: ‘It’s reality’: KC Streetcar Main Street Extension to open to riders on Oct. 24