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Please find all recent news releases and upcoming events from across the state of Kansas, organized by district for your convenience. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is structured into six districts, each responsible for managing transportation infrastructure and communication within its region.
You can explore the latest updates, announcements, and event information specific to each district:
U.S. 169 survey begins March 8
Monday, March 8, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to begin a second field survey for a passing lane project on U.S. 169 south of Thayer.
The length of the survey is approximately three miles. The area to be surveyed includes 12,900 feet south of Thayer, and 2,600 feet at Morehead on the Labette-Neosho county line.
KDOT expects the survey to be complete by June 1. Activities include the use of survey instruments on the ground to determine locations of existing features within the corridor. A member of the survey crew will contact property owners or tenants for permission to enter private property.
Michael Lay, GBA, will oversee this survey for KDOT. Persons with questions may contact KDOT Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.
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