Salina Post
LINDSBORG - Governor Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed, announced on Wednesday a total of 9 new modernization and expansion highway projects.
Lindsborg being one of the 9 districts receiving this benefit, where it was announced reconstruction will be taking place on K-4 and Bethany Drive. According to KDOT, this 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.
The investment towards Lindsborg was listed to be a total of $11 million.
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,” Governor Laura 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.”
Secretary Reed also 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 brings,” Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin 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.”
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.
The nine construction projects announced are below:
