Rural roads get millions for upgrades

Ten Kansas counties stand to receive millions in federal funds to improve the safety and efficiency of local roads.

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May 29, 2024 - 2:56 PM

Safety projects for rural roads in the state will include enhancing signage, broadening lanes and extending shoulders. The Kansas Department of Transportation funding will go toward 10 rural road projects. Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA — Ten Kansas counties stand to receive millions in federal funds to improve the safety and efficiency of local roads.

Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced the $6.65 million in federal funds for 10 projects, selected out of 46 applications. Haskell, Linn, Ottawa, Phillips, Sedgwick, Seward and Shawnee counties have all been granted federal dollars for these rural road improvement projects.

“Our rural roads are important to the local and state economy,” Kelly said. “Programs like this enable commerce to flow smoothly and improve safety for Kansas families…

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