Kansas Governor Laura Kelly recently unveiled that the state will allocate $5.3 million to fund 11 new transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025.
An additional $3 million in community matching funds will bring the total investment to over $8 million, bolstering the state’s infrastructure development.
Strategic Goals: Safety, Growth, and Mobility
According to Governor Kelly, these projects highlight “smart government investments” aimed at enhancing road safety, reducing traffic congestion, boosting job growth, and improving access and mobility across Kansas communities.
“These Cost Share-funded projects are helping Kansas become a better place to live, work, and raise a family,” she stated, underscoring the role of transportation in shaping the state’s future.
Local Empowerment and Collaboration
Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed emphasized that the program gives local communities the ability to address their unique transportation challenges.
“Our communities understand their own needs best,” said Reed. “The Cost Share Program fosters a strong partnership between KDOT and local governments, ensuring effective and locally tailored transportation solutions.”
Long-Term Impact of the Cost Share Program
Since its inception in 2019, the KDOT Cost Share Program has awarded $157 million in state funds and leveraged an additional $128 million in local matching contributions, backing 197 projects across Kansas.
These investments have helped enhance transportation networks, promote safety, and support economic development in both urban and rural regions.
Spring 2025 Project Recipients
The newly approved Spring 2025 projects span several communities, including:
- City of Cimarron – Sidewalk improvements
- City of Conway Springs – Asphalt street upgrades
- City of Danville – Ryan Avenue enhancements
- City of Elkhart – Street and sidewalk repairs
- City of Eudora – Main and 10th Street upgrades
- City of Junction City – Washington Street Bridge rehabilitation
- City of Moundridge – Pavement preservation on South Christian Avenue
- City of Ness City – Mulberry Street box replacement
- City of Pleasanton – Phase 1 of street improvements
- City of Pratt – Maple Street bridge developments
- Sherman County – Resurfacing of Road 64.2
The KDOT Cost Share Program continues to play a pivotal role in modernizing Kansas’ transportation infrastructure, fostering local autonomy, and creating safer, more connected communities.
As the program expands, these investments not only support economic growth but also enhance the quality of life for all Kansans.