The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced $5.45 million in 2012 discretionary funding grants for five projects in Kansas.
The project to receive the largest funding is in Wyandotte County for the reconstruction of the I-70 and K-7 interchange – a project necessary to reduce traffic congestion, improve access and support future economic development.
Grant funding of $3.34 million will go toward preliminary engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and construction of the west half of the interchange.
Two projects will go toward supporting the national scenic byways program in the state. Also included are improvements at the Fort Larned National Historic Site and a fitness and school trail in the city of Hiawatha.
The national discretionary program represents special funding categories where the FHWA solicits for candidates and selects projects for funding based on applications received.
Nationwide, more than $363 million in grants funding will be allocated for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
TRAFFIC: I-435 over Kansas River bridge repair project to begin in Wyandotte/Johnson County
On Monday, July 16, repair and overlay work will begin on the northbound I-435 bridge over the Kansas River at the Wyandotte/Johnson County line.
Project work includes pavement patching and polymer overlay on the bridge deck. Work will take place daily, Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Beginning on Monday, July 16 at 8:00 a.m., northbound I-435 will be reduced to two 11-foot lanes (only one lane will be closed) from approximately a half-mile south of the bridge and over the bridge itself, 24/7 round the clock, throughout the project duration.
Traffic will be directed through the project via concrete barrier and signage. A 60 mph speed limit will be posted through the project work zone.
Also, beginning on Monday, July 16, the Holiday Drive to northbound I-435 ramp will be closed and will remain closed throughout the project duration.
A marked detour will be provided. Traffic will detour south on I-435 to Johnson Drive, exit at the interchange, and then head back north on I-435.
Special note: The bridge repair project which began on July 5, on the northbound I-435 bridge over K-32 will impact this northbound I-435 over Kansas River bridge project.
Once this bridge project begins on July 16, northbound I 435 will be reduced to two open lanes between the two projects from Holiday Drive to K-32, approximately less than one mile.
Drivers should expect some delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
Project work includes pavement patching and polymer overlay on the bridge deck. Work will take place daily, Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Beginning on Monday, July 16 at 8:00 a.m., northbound I-435 will be reduced to two 11-foot lanes (only one lane will be closed) from approximately a half-mile south of the bridge and over the bridge itself, 24/7 round the clock, throughout the project duration.
Traffic will be directed through the project via concrete barrier and signage. A 60 mph speed limit will be posted through the project work zone.
Also, beginning on Monday, July 16, the Holiday Drive to northbound I-435 ramp will be closed and will remain closed throughout the project duration.
A marked detour will be provided. Traffic will detour south on I-435 to Johnson Drive, exit at the interchange, and then head back north on I-435.
Special note: The bridge repair project which began on July 5, on the northbound I-435 bridge over K-32 will impact this northbound I-435 over Kansas River bridge project.
Once this bridge project begins on July 16, northbound I 435 will be reduced to two open lanes between the two projects from Holiday Drive to K-32, approximately less than one mile.
Drivers should expect some delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I-435 over K-32 bridge repair project to begin Thursday in Wyandotte County
On Thursday, July 5, repair and overlay work will begin on the northbound and southbound I-435 bridges over K-32 in Wyandotte County. Repair work on the project includes: patching and overlay on the bridge deck, and replacement of the approach pavement.
Work will take place daily, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Beginning on Thursday, July 5 at 7:00 a.m., northbound and southbound I-435 will be reduced to two open 11-foot lanes (only one lane will be closed) from approximately a half-mile north/south of the respective bridges and over the bridges themselves throughout the project duration.
All adjacent ramps will remain open. Traffic will be directed through the project via concrete barrier and signage. A 60 mph speed limit will be posted through the project work zone.
Advance message boards will alert traffic to the lane closures. Updated traffic information for this bridge repair project can be viewed online: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp. Drivers should expect some delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
Comanche Construction Inc. (Shawnee Mission, KS) is the primary contractor on this bridge repair project with a total contract cost of $1.1 million. The scheduled completion date for the entire project is late November 2012, weather permitting.
This project is funded by T-WORKS, the transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature in May 2010.
Work will take place daily, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Beginning on Thursday, July 5 at 7:00 a.m., northbound and southbound I-435 will be reduced to two open 11-foot lanes (only one lane will be closed) from approximately a half-mile north/south of the respective bridges and over the bridges themselves throughout the project duration.
All adjacent ramps will remain open. Traffic will be directed through the project via concrete barrier and signage. A 60 mph speed limit will be posted through the project work zone.
Advance message boards will alert traffic to the lane closures. Updated traffic information for this bridge repair project can be viewed online: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp. Drivers should expect some delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
Comanche Construction Inc. (Shawnee Mission, KS) is the primary contractor on this bridge repair project with a total contract cost of $1.1 million. The scheduled completion date for the entire project is late November 2012, weather permitting.
This project is funded by T-WORKS, the transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature in May 2010.
Monday, June 4, 2012
TRAFFIC: K-7 highway construction project begins tonight
On Monday evening, a resurfacing project will begin on a 3.5-mile stretch of northbound and southbound K-7 from the Kansas River bridge north to just past Elizabeth Street (north of the I-70/Kansas Turnpike) in Wyandotte County.
Project work includes the milling away of one-inch of existing pavement followed by the application of a one-inch overlay of new asphalt, along with new pavement markings on the resurfaced stretch of K-7.
Crews will complete work during the overnight hours between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday (except for work around the K-7 and I-70/Kansas Turnpike interchange which won’t begin until 7:00 p.m.)
Beginning on Monday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m., northbound and southbound K-7 will be reduced to one lane in both directions. During the project, one of the two left turn lanes from the I-70/Kansas Turnpike to southbound K-7 will be closed for resurfacing work.
Also there will be short durations (5-10 minutes) of flagging through the intersections at I-70/Kansas Turnpike and Kansas Avenue, and ramp closures at Nettleton Avenue and K-32.
Marked detours will be provided for the ramp closures. Advance notification will be provided under separate cover for these project-related closures.
There will be a 50 mph posted speed limit through the project work zone and traffic will be restricted to a 12-foot lane width restriction through the work zone during the duration of the project.
Advance message boards will alert traffic to the lane and ramp closures. Updated traffic information for this resurfacing project can be viewed online: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.
Drivers should expect some delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
Project work includes the milling away of one-inch of existing pavement followed by the application of a one-inch overlay of new asphalt, along with new pavement markings on the resurfaced stretch of K-7.
Crews will complete work during the overnight hours between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday (except for work around the K-7 and I-70/Kansas Turnpike interchange which won’t begin until 7:00 p.m.)
Beginning on Monday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m., northbound and southbound K-7 will be reduced to one lane in both directions. During the project, one of the two left turn lanes from the I-70/Kansas Turnpike to southbound K-7 will be closed for resurfacing work.
Also there will be short durations (5-10 minutes) of flagging through the intersections at I-70/Kansas Turnpike and Kansas Avenue, and ramp closures at Nettleton Avenue and K-32.
Marked detours will be provided for the ramp closures. Advance notification will be provided under separate cover for these project-related closures.
There will be a 50 mph posted speed limit through the project work zone and traffic will be restricted to a 12-foot lane width restriction through the work zone during the duration of the project.
Advance message boards will alert traffic to the lane and ramp closures. Updated traffic information for this resurfacing project can be viewed online: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.
Drivers should expect some delays, especially during peak morning/evening rush hours, and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
Friday, April 6, 2012
KDOT announces funding for Wyandotte County projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced funding today for two projects in Wyandotte County.
The projects are located on Kansas Highway 7 and Interstate 35.
More information from a KDOT news release:
- Wyandotte – K-7 bridge located 0.3 mile north of the Johnson County line, bridge repair, L. G. Barcus and Sons, Inc., Kansas City, $1,978,901.73.
- Wyandotte – I-35 at Mission Road, Seventh Street trafficway and Eaton Street, lighting, 1.7 miles, Fulsom Brothers, Inc., Cedar Vale, $135,973.
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