KS governor announces $442 million in highway projects

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed announced nine new modernization and highway expansion projects on Wednesday.

These new projects represent an investment of over $442 million and will move into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) construction pipeline, according to the Office of the Governor. This is the fourth round of projects moved to KDOT’s construction pipeline under Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan 10-year IKE program.

“The IKE program is a powerful engine for economic growth and a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, safer Kansas,” Kelly said. “Since the program’s inception, we have worked diligently to advance important infrastructure modernization and expansion projects to the construction stage, ensuring a safe, prosperous future for Kansans in rural, suburban, and urban communities across the state.” 

Reed also highlighted the importance of partnerships and the community’s involvement for the IKE program’s continued success.

“Communities across the state recognize the benefits that a well-planned and funded transportation system brings,” Reed said. “When we listen to and collaborate with Kansans directly, we can have confidence that these investments will deliver meaningful and long-lasting benefits for all.” 

The projects include:

• Replace Centennial Bridge and expand to four lanes in Leavenworth County, $157 million, estimated construction letting 2028.
• Interchange construction at K-10 and Lone Elm Road in Johnson County, $43 million, estimated construction letting 2030.
• Reconstruct K-33 and widen shoulders in Douglas County, $15 million, estimated construction letting 2030.
• Reconstruct K-4 and Bethany Drive in Lindsborg, $11 million, estimated construction letting 2029.
• Reconstruct U.S. 281 in Russell and Osborne counties, $17 million, estimated construction letting 2028.
• Reconstruct K-33 and widen shoulders in Franklin County, $11 million, estimated construction letting 2030.
• Add passing lanes to U.S. 169 in Anderson and Allen counties, $35 million, estimated construction letting 2029.
• K-96 interchange improvements at Rock Road and Woodlawn Road in Sedgwick County, $120 million, estimated construction letting 2029.
• Add passing lanes to U.S 83 in Scott and Finney counties, $33 million, estimated construction letting 2029.

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