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KDOT Announces Approved May Bids

Monday, June 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS (June 6, 2024) - The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 22, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been... Read More.

KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries in April

Monday, March 25

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in April. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 35 years:Gordon... Read More.

KDOT Supports Applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A... Read More.

KHP, KDOT Laud Senate Bill Altering ‘Move-Over’ Law to Cover all Vehicles Along Kansas Roads

Monday, February 19

Existing state law limited to police, fire, EMS, tow and maintenance vehicles By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Capt. Candice Breshears can speak from experience about the danger of parking a cruiser on the side of a road perilously close... Read More.

KDOT I-70 Project in Gove County Wins National Award, Received by Project Contractor APAC Shears

Wednesday, January 31

By the Kansas Department of Transportation GOVE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation’s I-70 asphalt improvement project in Gove County received the 2023 Sheldon G. Hayes Award – the top paving award from the National Asphalt Pavement Association.The award was presented this week... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids

Tuesday, January 2

By Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 13, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved November Bids

Thursday, November 30

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Nov. 15, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled... Read More.

Over $12M Awarded to Fall 2023 KDOT Cost Share Projects

Tuesday, November 28

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share... Read More.

KDOT Continues to Contend with Staffing Shortages; Highway Snow, Ice Removal Could be Impacted

Wednesday, November 1

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways clear whenever inclement weather impacts the state.However, KDOT staffing shortages create the potential for highways to not be cleared of snow and ice in a timely manner.... Read More.

KDOT Safe Routes to School Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, October 17

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Applications are being accepted for the Kansas Department of Transportation's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program for its first year of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants.Safe Routes to School is a national program that promotes walking and bicycling... Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans.Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.

KDOT to Host Active Transportation Summit in McPherson Sept. 20 to 22

Monday, August 21

By Kansas Department of Transportation Transportation professionals, advocates and community members across Kansas are invited to attend the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Walk Bike Roll Kansas Active Transportation Summit taking place in McPherson from Sept. 20 to 22.The three-day, in-person event will feature the newest... Read More.