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McPherson County Looking to Use $750K Safe Roads for All Grant for Potential Projects across the County

Monday, September 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Work is moving forward on a Safe Roads for All grant awarded to McPherson County two years ago. Public Works engineer Elizabeth Hopp provided an update to County Commissioners Monday. The $750,000 grant, funded with federal and KDOT funds, will... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Warns Motorists to be More Cautious on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Monday, June 23

It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat harvest season beginning, you’ll see heavy... 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.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend.Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.“With wheat... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces More than $6M Investment for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities

Wednesday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 28, 2024) – Governor Laura Kelly announced six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program.Combined with more than $1 million... 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.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M for Safer Roads

Thursday, December 21

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 20 that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through... Read More.

Roads Across Central Kansas Snow-Packed and Icy

Saturday, November 25

By Reno County Sheriff's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Roads across central Kansas are reported to be snow-packed and icy. Reno County Sheriff's Deputies are already working several accidents and slide-offs. You can find updated road information online at www.kandrive.org.

$4.9M for Kansas to Improve Roads and Tackle National Traffic Fatalities

Wednesday, February 1

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a historic $800 million in grant awards for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, including 12 grants for communities in Kansas. The competitive grant program, established by President Biden’s historic... Read More.