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Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.

KDOT Considers US 56 Extension that would Impact McPherson Area Traffic

Monday, November 17

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — As part of improvements being looked at for US 56 between McPherson and Marion, Kansas Department of Transportation officials told members of a corridor study group last week they are looking at a plan that would have a major traffic... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Tuesday, October 7

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 17, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Changing 200 Block of Earl Street to a One-Way, Approves Federal Funds Exchange with KDOT

Tuesday, September 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — The 200 block of Earl Street, on the south side of Lincoln Elementary School, will become a one-way, west-bound street after action Tuesday by the McPherson City Commission. This is the side of the school where its Pre-K section is located,... Read More.

KDOT Awards Safe Routes to School Planning Grants to Six Communities

Monday, July 14

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse and Leavenworth.These grants will fund SRTS plans with work... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved June Bids

Friday, July 11

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place June 18, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District Five... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved June Bids

Friday, July 11

Two area projects are among those awarded from the Kansas Department of Transportation's June bid letting.One project involves a $4.2 million bridge replacement on K-3 over the Little Osage River about two miles south of the Bourbon/Linn county line north of Bronson, awarded... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Modify 2021 Special Use Permit, KDOT Traffic Study Requested on Old Highway 81 and Arrowhead Intersection West of Moundridge

Monday, June 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution modifying a 2021 special use permit that will enable construction of a second home on a property near 9th and Pioneer Road between McPherson and Marquette.In 2021 the Planning Board approved a conditional... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, June 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.

iKan, KDOT and DMV Alerts Kansans of Nationwide Unpaid Toll Text Scam

Wednesday, May 21

Have you recently gotten a message saying that you owe an unpaid toll and that if you don't pay it, you will be fined or have a penalty? The Kansas Department of Revenue, the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Division of Motor Vehicles... 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.

KDOT to Hold Meeting at Great Bend Recreation Center Thursday, March 27

Monday, March 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. (March 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation will be holding a listening meeting in Great Bend on Thursday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. over the Southwest Kansas Mobility and Expansion Strategy. This will be a chance... Read More.