AASHTO Journal - Kansas Investing $442M in Nine Highway Projects

Governor Laura Kelly (D) and the Kansas Department of Transportation unveiled more than $442 million worth of funding for nine new modernization and expansion highway projects statewide at an infrastructure event in Lindsborg, KS; projects that are now being moved into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation or “IKE” program’s construction pipeline.

[Above photo by the Kansas DOT]

That event highlighted the reconstruction of K-4 and Bethany Drive, which will create a more functional and welcoming entrance into Lindsborg from I-135. In addition, the project will remove an aging bridge, eliminating the long-term need for maintenance at this location, Kansas DOT said.

“The IKE program is a powerful engine for economic growth and a testament to our commitment to building a stronger, safer Kansas,” Gov. Kelly said in a statement. “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.”

Additionally at that event, Calvin Reed – Kansas DOT secretary – emphasized the importance of partnerships and community involvement in the IKE program’s continued success.

“Communities across the state recognize the benefits that a well-planned and funded transportation system brings,” he explained. “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.”