News and Announcements

News Releases - 2024

KDOT promotes Ramberg to Chief of Human Resources (12/2/2024)

Hueske named KDOT Chief of Local Projects (12/2/2024)

Governor Kelly Announces $32M Award to KDOT for Modernizing Construction Materials (11/27/2024)

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.4 Million Investment for Safer Streets and Roads (11/25/2024)

KDOT updates schedule for eight IKE projects (11/22/2024)

Buckle up: Put safety first for Thanksgiving celebrations (11/21/2024)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (11/18/2024)

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $6M in KDOT Cost Share Program Projects (11/14/2024)

World Day of Remembrance, Crash Responder Safety Week both strive to reduce traffic fatalities (11/13/2024)

Westbound I-70 closed at Colby (11/8/2024)

Westbound I-70 closed at Goodland (11/8/2024)

Kansas highways could be impacted by winter weather in Colorado (11/8/2024)

I-70 reopened between Colby, Colorado border (11/7/2024)

UPDATE: Westbound I-70 now closed at Colby (11/7/2024)

Westbound I-70 closed at Goodland (11/7/2024)

KDOT announces approved October bids (10/30/24)

Safety first in vehicles: Buckle up, phone down (10/28/24)

KDOT requesting comments on STIP amendment (10/24/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (10/22/24)

Governor announces KDOT awarded nearly $98M for Olathe project (10/22/24)

Participation in bus study survey encouraged (10/21/24)

Governor announces nearly $31.5M for 31 Transportation Alternative projects (10/14/24)

State experts urge motorists to use caution during peak deer season (10/10/24)

Speeding puts lives in danger, is a safety focus for Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day (10/10/24)

KDOT announces approved September bids (10/7/24)

Governor announces $6.8M for nine new electric vehicle charging stations (10/3/24)

Drivers: Slow down, pay attention for pedestrians (10/1/24)

KDOT requesting comments on STIP amendment (9/27/24)

Donaldson named KDOT Chief of Public Relations (9/25/24)

Cadue selected as KDOT’s Chief for Public Information (9/24/24)

Schwartz celebrates 30 years of state service (9/23/24)

Cukjati celebrates service milestone at KDOT (9/23/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (9/19/24)

Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week - Spanish translation included (9/12/24)

Governor announces 40 local bridge projects receive more than $40M (9/11/24)

KDOT announces approved August bids (9/9/24)

Law enforcement on safety corridors: More than just tickets (8/28/24)

Survey, focus groups will help guide future Safe Routes to School efforts in Kansas (8/26/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (8/23/24)

KDOT accepting applications for Innovative Technology Program (8/20/24)

Labor Day warning: Drive sober or get pulled over - Spanish translation included (8/14/24)

KDOT’s Cost Share Program applications being accepted (8/12/24)

KDOT requesting comment on draft 2025 STIP (8/8/24)

KDOT announces approved July bids (7/29/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (7/23/24)

Governor Kelly Announces KDOT awarded $62.6M for 18th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Kansas City (7/18/24)

Speeding can be costly, wreck lives (7/18/24)

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects (7/17/24)

Governor Kelly Announces Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (7/11/24)

Heatstroke in cars is riskier for young children - Spanish translation included (7/9/24)

KDOT announces approved June bids (7/8/24)

KDOT’s Safe Routes to School announces grant recipients (7/2/24)

Political signs not allowed on highway right of way (7/1/24)

Governor Kelly Announces $8.6M Awarded to Cost Share Program Projects (6/27/24)

Celebrate 4th of July responsibly: Buzzed driving is drunk driving Spanish translation included (6/27/24)

Funding available for projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program (6/26/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (6/24/24)

KDOT requesting comments on STIP amendment (6/21/24)

KDOT announces approved May bids (6/6/24)

Governor announces $6.65M for HRRR program improvements (5/23/24)

Governor announces $3.5M for Innovative Technology projects (5/21/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (5/20/24)

Online tool supports local public agencies in addressing pedestrian and cyclist safety (5/16/24)

KDOT seeks input on EV charging in Kansas (5/15/24)

Motorists asked to reduce risk, buckle up Spanish translation included (5/14/24)

Lamoreaux named KDOT Deputy Secretary (5/9/24)

KDOT announces approved April bids (5/6/24)

Safety is shared responsibility of both bicyclists, drivers Spanish translation included (5/2/24)

Petrie-Fitzgerald celebrates 40 years of state service (4/25/24)

Berges celebrates 30 years of state service (4/25/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (4/22/24)

Governor signs bill increasing KAIP funding (4/19/24)

KDOT requesting comments on STIP amendment (4/18/24)

Videos series brings voice to work zone awareness (4/16/24)

Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week (4/15/24)

420: If You Feel Different You Drive Different (4/10/24)

Communities can learn to create walk-, bike-friendly towns during April 24 webinar (4/8/24)

KDOT announces approved March bids (4/5/24)

Applications for KDOT’s Safe Routes to School Program now being accepted (4/4/24)

Total solar eclipse to cross North America on April 8 (3/28/24)

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Spanish translation included (3/27/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (3/20/24)

KDOT supports applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ grants (3/11/24)

KDOT announces approved February bids (3/8/24)

Governor announces $932M in projects added to IKE Development Pipeline (3/7/24)

Road Usage Charge study underway, looking for Kansans to participate (3/6/24)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a sober driver (3/6/24)

Governor announces 37 airports receive more than $14M through KAIP (3/5/24)

Drive To Zero Day at the Capitol set for Feb. 29 (2/26/24)

KDOT requesting comments on STIP amendment (2/22/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (2/21/24)

Governor announces $16.5M for short line rail projects (2/20/24)

KDOT announces call for EV infrastructure projects (2/15/24)

KDOT announces Aviation Day at the Capitol (2/13/24)

KDOT’s Cost Share Program applications being accepted (2/12/24)

KDOT announces approved January bids (2/7/24)

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015 (2/6/24)

Super Bowl game plan: Drive sober (2/5/24)

Anderson enjoys new role as KDOT Senior Director (2/2/24)

Seif named Director of Aviation at KDOT (2/2/24)

$30 million in KDOT grants available through Transportation Alternatives Program (2/1/24)

KDOT project in Gove County wins national award (1/31/24)

Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available (1/26/24)

KDOT’s Safe Routes to School program awards grants to 12 Kansas communities (1/24/24)

KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries (1/22/24)

Governor announces more than $4.6M for six fast-charging EV locations (1/3/24)

KDOT announces approved December bids (1/2/24)