The City of Lee's Summit is celebrating the completion of a nearly $8 million project aimed to improve safety and expand downtown farther down 3rd Street.

The improvements included a 10-foot-wide walking path, storm drainage systems, and new street lighting coming in December.

"It's going to extend the charm and character of the downtown all the way past our house and down the road," Kevin Samsel said nine months ago when construction began.

Samsel lives directly off the street and operates a bed and breakfast with his wife.

KSHB 41's Braden Bates followed up with Samsel who said he was ready for the street to open.

"You know it's exciting for us because it's a major improvement," Samsel said.

Alex Deque shared similar excitement about the finished project.

"Today I was like, 'Oh my

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