Governor Laura Kelly today announced four modernization or expansion projects located in north central Kansas and totaling $127 million have been added to the IKE Development Pipeline.
This now clears the way for preliminary engineering work to begin on these four regional projects, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Among the projects selected is to reconstruct on new alignment K-4 and Bethany Drive at Lindsborg. The Lindsborg community has proactively advocated for this project. Corey Peterson, president of the Lindsborg City Council, joined Governor Kelly and others in making the IKE Development Pipeline announcements.
“The K-4 and Bethany Drive at Lindsborg project is a win-win for us locally and for the state of Kansas,” said Councilman Peterson. “Getting to this point is a clear example of what can be done when state and local governments come together and work towards a common goal.”
The north central Kansas Development Pipeline project types, description/scope and estimated cost are:
- I-135/I-70 interchange expansion project, to improve interchange located in Saline County, $70 million
- U.S. 56 expansion project, add passing lanes from east of McPherson to east of Marion in McPherson County, $20 million
- K-4 and Bethany Drive modernization project, reconstruct on new alignment at Lindsborg in McPherson County, $8 million
- K-14 modernization project, reconstruct and add shoulders from K-140 north to I-70 west interchange in Ellsworth County, $29 million
Governor Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced the 2024 Development Pipeline projects earlier today in the Kansas Statehouse. A total of 17 projects totaling $932 million from across the state were moved into the pipeline.
“These highway projects tackle long-standing transportation needs across the state – improving safety, expanding economic development opportunities and strengthening our communities,” Governor Kelly said. “My administration is committed to making short- and long-term infrastructure improvements to benefit future generations of Kansans.”
Secretary Reed said input from Kansans helped determine what investments were of the highest priority to rural and urban communities. He said the selection process is flexible to meet economic needs and is based on engineering data, local consultation and geographic distribution.
A list of all the IKE Development Pipeline projects and more information on modernization and expansion projects is available at https://ike.ksdot.gov/projects/development-pipeline-announcement-2024.
