Kansas City area’s first Whataburger opens Monday. Police say to expect traffic delays
The Kansas City area’s first Whataburger is scheduled to open Monday in Lee’s Summit and police are warning people to expect traffic delays in the area.
The fast food restaurant at 1450 N.E. Douglas St. is scheduled to open 11 a.m. and police are expected to see heavy traffic in the area for several days.
“Be prepared for one lane traffic on southbound Douglas from I-470 Hwy and congestion northbound Douglas as traffic is routed onto NE Victoria Dr.,” police said on Facebook Sunday.
“All traffic exiting the business will be routed to Victoria and must turn west to go to Main Street, from there you can travel North to Colbern or South to Tudor Rd.”
Whataburger franchise partner KMO Burger, which includes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and longtime Whataburger fan Patrick Mahomes as a partner, plans to open 30 locations from Wichita to St. Joseph.
Another Whataburger is expected to open later this month in Independence.
This story was originally published November 15, 2021 at 7:41 AM.
