Residents from every corner of Johnson County will benefit from the allocation of more than $40 million by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners in approval of the 2024 plans and its funding for two long-standing programs to improve roadways and stormwater systems.

The County Assistance Road System, commonly known as CARS, funds 11 projects in 13 cities in 2024. The Stormwater Management Program’s 2024 plan includes 19 system assessment and replacement capital projects in seven cities along with other watershed improvements.

Funding for each program is slightly more than $20 million. Johnson County’s Public Works department manages both programs.

“Since these two vital programs began, Johnson County has invested more than $700 million in over 425 projects to improve roadways and to maximize flood control efforts in the county,” said Chairman Mike Kelly. “These programs are strong examples of necessary county and city collaboration for the benefit of all residents.”

Details of 2024 CARS and SMP projects and programs are available at the department's website at jocogov.org/department/public-works.