Buc-ee's Construction Advances in Kansas City
Progress photos show the travel center's gas canopy, roof and interior framework taking shape ahead of a targeted October 2027 opening.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Construction
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Cleveland Construction Inc. shared progress photos of the Buc-ee's travel center under construction at 601 Village West Parkway in Kansas City, Kansas. The 74,000-square-foot center is taking shape, with its roof covered and interior tile and ceiling grid installed.
Why it matters
The update shows the project moving through its build phases toward a targeted opening in October 2027. For Kansas City residents, the 100-fuel-station travel center represents a major new roadside retail and fuel destination in the area.
The travel center will span 74,000 square feet and include 100 fuel stations, with construction photos shared by the project manager, Cleveland Construction Inc. The source does not provide a percent-complete figure or confirm whether the October 2027 target is still on track.
The players
Cleveland Construction Inc.
Cleveland Construction Inc. is the company managing the Buc-ee's construction project in Kansas City, Kansas.
Buc-ee's
Buc-ee's is a Texas-based travel center chain known for its large-format stores and extensive fuel offerings.
The details
Cleveland Construction Inc. reported that the stone columns for the gas pump canopy are finished and the pumps are set and being positioned. Rebar and forms are in place for the sidewalk in front of the center, and tile has been laid on the main floor of the travel center.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Cleveland Construction Inc. shared the progress photos.
October 2027: Targeted opening of the Buc-ee's travel center.
Market Landscape
The Kansas City project extends the Buc-ee's large-format travel center model, which pairs oversized retail floors with extensive fuel canopies, into a new metro market. The 100-fuel-station design positions the site as a high-capacity competitor to conventional highway fuel stops in the region.
Drivers on the Kansas City area's highways should expect a large new fuel and travel-stop option once the center opens. The project's 100 fuel stations could affect where local motorists choose to refuel when the site begins operating.
The takeaway
Large-format travel centers are rapidly reshaping highway fueling options, and projects like this one show how quickly new capacity can enter a metro market. Residents tracking the Kansas City development can watch for updated construction milestones ahead of the targeted opening.
What happens next
The Buc-ee's travel center is targeting an opening in October 2027, which is the next publicly projected milestone for the project.
Further reading
Explore more construction projects across the Kansas City region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KMBC 9.
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