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Kansas Communities Awarded $45.7 Million in Federal Infrastructure Funding

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on January 23, 2026, that fourteen Kansas communities will receive a total of $45.7 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA, signed into law in 2021, is designed to modernize infrastructure across the nation.

The funding will support a range of projects aimed at improving transportation safety, efficiency, and accessibility throughout Kansas. These projects include road and bridge repairs, improvements to public transportation, and enhancements to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

Breakdown of Funding by Community

• Emporia: $4.2 million – Improvements to the US-50/I-35 interchange. City of Emporia Website
• Hutchinson: $3.8 million – Rehabilitation of the Avenue A bridge. City of Hutchinson Website
• Manhattan: $5.1 million – Expansion of the city’s bus rapid transit system. City of Manhattan Website
• Pittsburg: $2.9 million – Sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements near Pittsburg State University. City of Pittsburg Website
• Topeka: $6.5 million – Road resurfacing and drainage improvements in several key corridors. City of Topeka Website
• Wichita: $7.3 million – Modernization of traffic signals and improvements to pedestrian crossings. City of Wichita Website
• Parsons: $1.8 million – Bridge repair on Santa Fe Avenue. City of Parsons Website
• Great Bend: $2.1 million – improvements to the 10th Street corridor. City of Great Bend Website
• Salina: $3.5 million – Enhancements to the downtown transportation center. City of Salina Website
• Lawrence: $4.7 million – Construction of a new multi-use path connecting North Lawrence to downtown.City of Lawrence Website
• Olathe: $2.6 million – Intersection improvements at 135th Street and Ridge Road. City of Olathe Website
• Overland Park: $3.2 million – Traffic signal optimization and pedestrian safety upgrades.City of Overland Park Website
• Garden City: $2.3 million – Road improvements along Mary Street. City of Garden City Website
• Dodge City: $1.9 million – Bridge rehabilitation on Wyatt Earp Boulevard. City of Dodge City Website

“These investments will make a real difference in the lives of Kansans by improving our transportation infrastructure and creating economic opportunities,” said Governor Kelly in a press release. “We are committed to working with our local partners to ensure these projects are completed efficiently and effectively.”

The funding is part of a larger effort by the Biden-Harris administration to invest in infrastructure projects across the country. The White House estimates