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Bridge Work Reduces US 59 to One Lane North of Moran

Thursday, October 23

MORAN, Kan. — Traffic on US 59 about three miles north of Moran has been reduced to one lane for a bridge maintenance project.Stop lights will direct traffic through the work zone during the project, with delays of up to ten minutes possible, with... Read More.

Allen County Bridge Replacement to begin Next Month

Wednesday, September 24

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing a county road in Allen County for bridge replacement beginning the week of Oct. 13.The bridge over Elm Creek located 0.5 mile south and 3.2 miles west of Moran on Nebraska Road has... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget, Discuss Bridge Priorities

Monday, September 8

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved a 2026 budget that will require a one mill increase in property taxes, exceeding the revenue neutral rate by just over 1.8 mills. A resolution to exceed the RNR was approved prior to budget action.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 27 Local Bridge Projects

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 27 local and off-system bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge... Read More.

Reno County Roads Closed Due to High Water, Bridge Replacement and Other Repairs

Wednesday, June 18

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Public works reported the following roads closed due to either high water or repairs.High Water Road Closures: Arlington Road (between Haven Road and Victory Road) and Worthington Road between Arlington Road and Lake Cable Road will be closed beginning... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report from Road and Bridge Supervisor on Washouts in Allen County, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, May 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday authorized signing of the petition that starts the process that could lead to a delinquent tax sale later this year. County Counselor Bob Johnson said as of now there are 105 parcels on which three or... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Accept Asphalt Oil Bid for 2025 Projects, KDOT Bridge Project for 2026 Fiscal Year, Approve Funding for Juvenile Offender Project Yes Program

Monday, March 31

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday accepted a $1.554 million bid from Ergon for asphalt oils for 2025 projects. This covers chip seal, tack and general asphalt oil, and Public Works Director David Bohnenblust noted the per unit cost of this oil... Read More.

Allen County Road and Bridge Employees Stay Busy with Winter Storm, Updates from County Commission Meeting

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — It was a busy weekend for Allen County Road and Bridge employees. Supervisor Jeremy Hopkins told Allen County Commissioners they had crews out Saturday for a while, all day Sunday, and again Monday.Hopkins noted he had been out... Read More.

K-61 Bridge Repair to Begin Oct. 15 in McPherson County

Friday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin bridge repair on K-61 in McPherson County. The bridge is at the east junction of K-61/K 153 near the city of McPherson.During construction,... Read More.

Muir Bridge Over I-70 Closed Due to Recent Damage, KDOT to Conduct Assessment Sept. 30

Monday, September 30

By the Kansas Department of Transportation SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — On Friday, Sept. 27, Saline County closed the Muir Road bridge over I-70 due to recent damage after being struck.This closure comes at the recommendation of the Kansas Department of Transportation. KDOT bridge staff will... Read More.

U.S. 50 Bridge Repair Project to Begin in Reno County

Friday, September 27

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — U.S. 50 bridge repair work will start soon in eastern Reno County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is on the U.S. 50 bridge over a railroad three-quarters of a mile west of the Reno/Harvey County... Read More.

$16.5 Million Bridge Replacement to Start at Newton Aug. 12

Monday, August 5

By Brenna Eller NEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a $16.6 million project to replace the Southeast 36th Street bridge over I-135 at Newton, which is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 12.The project will provide a wider bridge, with two lanes... Read More.