By Scout Nelson
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is launching a comprehensive highway study aimed at improving mobility, safety, and accessibility across southwest Kansas. The study will evaluate transportation needs and conditions in 44 counties spanning KDOT Districts 2, 3, 5, and 6. It also includes consideration for how changes may affect nearby states and regional infrastructure.
KDOT is inviting the public to attend one of six in-person meetings to provide valuable feedback. The department will use this input to help shape recommendations for road improvements such as adding four-lane highways, installing passing lanes, and implementing other safety enhancements.
These meetings are a key part of the planning process and offer residents a chance to share their concerns and suggestions about current and future transportation in their region. The agency is especially interested in understanding the daily travel challenges people face and how the road network can better support economic development and safe travel.
Meeting dates and locations are as follows:
- May 20: Pratt and Great Bend
- May 21: Garden City and Scott City
- May 22: Liberal and Dodge City
The study also factors in roadway conditions, traffic patterns, environmental influences, and how improved transportation may benefit agriculture and business across the region.
“This is a great opportunity for community members to get involved and help guide the future of transportation in Kansas,” said a KDOT official.
More details on the meeting schedule and locations are available on KDOT’s official website. By gathering insights directly from the public, KDOT hopes to create a safer, more efficient highway system for everyone who travels through southwest Kansas.
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