Kansas Department of Transportation
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed announced in Lindsborg nine new modernization and expansion highway projects.
These projects, which represent a total investment of more than $442 million, are moving into the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) construction pipeline. This is the fourth round of projects moved to KDOT’s construction pipeline under the Kelly administration’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.”
In addition to revealing the new projects at the event, Secretary Reed highlighted 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, 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 announcement event took place in Lindsborg, where the reconstruction of K-4 and Bethany Drive was announced as one of the selected projects. That project will create a more functional and welcoming entrance into the city from I-135. In addition, it will remove an aging bridge, eliminating the long-term need for maintenance at this location.
Joining Governor Kelly and Secretary Reed were stakeholders representing several of the selected projects, including Lindsborg Mayor Clark Shultz, Osborne County Commissioner Craig Pottberg, and Wichita Public Works Director Gary Janzen.
Governor Kelly highlighted that KDOT has met its mid-program targets for each of its six geographic regions, demonstrating the program’s success in advancing projects in every corner of the state.
Included is the Northwest 3 District and a $17 million project to reconstruct U.S. 281 in Russell and Osborne counties. The estimated construction letting will be in 2028.
For more information on the IKE program, visit ksdot.gov.