Kansas Commits $442M to Statewide Highway Modernization Projects

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced nine new highway modernization and expansion projects totaling over $442 million, marking the fourth round in the state's 10-year Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE). These projects include significant infrastructure improvements such as the $157 million replacement and expansion of the Centennial Bridge in Leavenworth County and interchange upgrades in Johnson and Sedgwick counties. Governor Kelly emphasized the IKE program's role as a driver of economic growth and its commitment to ensuring safer, stronger communities across Kansas. Secretary Reed highlighted the importance of community partnerships in planning and executing these transportation investments. The projects range from reconstructing key highways to adding passing lanes and removing aging bridges, benefiting both urban centers and rural communities like Lindsborg and Osborne. This continued investment reflects Kansas's focus on modernizing infrastructure to support long-term prosperity statewide.