Kansas invests over $40 million in bridge projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation is providing $40.5 million in state and federal funding to 31 local bridge projects statewide, as part of two local bridge improvement programs the agency manages. The agency is awarding approximately $20 million through the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program in state fiscal year 2027 funding to 15 bridge replacement projects, while also permanently removing four deficient bridges from local systems.
Additionally, Kansas DOT awarded $20.5 million through its Off-System Bridge program in federal FY 2028 funding to 16 projects across the state, a combination of federal Surface Transportation Block Grant funds, Bridge Program Funds and state funds.
“Kansas’ local bridges are critical to connecting communities and supporting the state’s economy,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Improving bridges across our state creates safer, more reliable transportation networks for everyone who relies on them each and every day.”
