Tag: Kdot

Union Pacific Railroad will close its crossing on K-9 just west of Frankfort in Marshall County for repair work...

The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the spring 2026 Cost Share Program, with $6 million in funding available. This program, which supports transportation projects since 2019, aims to enhance safety and economic growth in communities. Applications are due by March 26, with details on KDOT's website.

U.S. Highway 281 in Osborne County, Kansas, has reopened after a $19 million reconstruction project that began last March. The upgrades include roadway widening, new turf shoulders, and a bridge replacement. While traffic can now flow unrestricted, final paving and striping work will continue without further closures.

Starting January 5, 2026, the Kansas Department of Transportation will conduct a field survey for pavement rehabilitation on a 12-mile stretch of U.S. 81, from Quartz Road to Eagle Road. Completion is expected by March 2026, with Tony Crawford leading the project. Property owners will be contacted for access permissions.

A portion of K-13 north of Manhattan is scheduled to close next week, as part of the Kansas Department...

The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 70 between Goodland and Colby due to severe visibility reductions from blowing dust. High winds have created dangerous driving conditions. Motorists are advised to avoid non-essential travel and can check updates online or by phone for road conditions and reopening information.

Hays, KS – A 37-year-old WaKeeney man, identified as Julio Caesar Villarreal, was tragically killed Sunday after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 70 west of Hays.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has approved contracts exceeding $11 million for two infrastructure projects in Marshall County. This includes a bridge replacement on K-9 Highway for $5.6 million and a mill and overlay on U.S. 36 Highway for over $5.5 million. Construction start dates are pending.

Early weather forecasts from different weather services are showing the possibility of inclement weather affecting parts of Kansas as well as several northern and western states this holiday weekend.

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — A 39-year-old Wichita man died Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash near K-15 Highway and 55th Street South, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has officially announced its approved bids for various highway construction and maintenance projects following the letting on October 22, 2025. Projects include pedestrian paths, milling and overlays, bridge replacements, and upgrades to intelligent transportation systems across multiple districts, with total investments exceeding $60 million.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) invites public input on transportation priorities during Local Consult meetings in October. Held in Salina and virtually, these meetings aim to gather insights from north central Kansas residents about transportation concerns. Attendees will learn about regional investments and funding opportunities, helping shape future projects.