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The Kansan
A list of six highway projects announced this week by Gov. Laura Kelly includes three projects to repair and upgrade U.S. 50 in the Harvey County area.
The project list includes a $ 4 million project for the expansion of passing lanes northeast of Walton, $2 million for the expansion of passing lanes east of Burrton and $4 million for the expansion of passing lanes west of Peabody.
Those projects will not happen this year, however. All three are set for bid letting in 2023.
Kelly said that six expansion and modernization highway projects in south central Kansas - totaling more than $129 million investments - have been committed to construction as part of the Kelly Administration’s bipartisan transportation plan.
The Alliance for Aviation Across America is hosting a panel discussion and launching a new web microsite that highlights GA investments in SAF, technology.
Kansas Leaders Issue Funds for 30 Projects Through Cost Share Program
Spring 2021 Cost Share projects. (governor.kansas.gov)
Kansas officials announced May 26 that $42 million has been invested for transportation projects through the Cost Share Program.
The funding will support 30 transportation construction projects across the state.
The Kansas Department of Transportation is investing $21 million in this cycle of funding, while recipients are contributing a match of $21 million.
Yesterday @GovLauraKelly and @SecJulieLorenz announced $42 million will support 30 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Cost Share Program. You can check out the full list here: https://t.co/sMA2XLoLmppic.twitter.com/b2H3TtPSUp
The Leavenworth Times
When they met Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners approved the allocation of $150,000 for a countywide transportation study.
The request for the funding was made by Greg Kaaz, chairman of the Leavenworth County Port Authority.
Last year, county commissioners tasked the Port Authority with overseeing a countywide transportation study.
Kaaz said the study is needed to help secure future federal and state funding for road projects in the county.
He said Julie Lorenz, secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation, has stated Leavenworth County needs a transportation plan.
Kaaz said he also has requested funding for the study from the governing bodies of the cities of Leavenworth, Lansing, Basehor and Tonganoxie.