News Releases
Keep up on the latest KTA news by reading our press releases below.
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Surfacing project to begin on I-35/KTA
Apr 19, 2021
WICHITA, Kan.— A two-year pavement surfacing project on I-35/KTA from mile marker 26.8 to 50.8 is set to begin Monday, April 19, 2021, weather permitting. Interchanges located within the stretch will be included in the paving project.
The 2021 construction season will focus on resurfacing MM 26.8 to 29, near Belle Plaine and MM 40 to 46, near Wichita. The 2022 construction season will pick up the remaining work, resurfacing MM 29 to 40 and MM 46 to 50.8.
This resurfacing project is part of KTA’s preservation program. Routine resurfacing helps prevent major reconstruction and disruption to travelers.
Additional information about each project can be found in a monthly construction update by KTA’s Director of Engineering on KTA’s construction page. A full list of KTA’s 2021 projects can be found in their 2021 Construction Preview video.
Drivers are urged to check for traffic impacts at www.KanDrive.org, subscribe to KTA Alerts for roadway incident information http://bit.ly/KHeX6g, follow the Kansas Turnpike on Twitter, and watch for information on KTA’s digital message signs. Construction updates on this and other projects are published monthly in KTA’s electronic newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter using the form located at the bottom of any page on www.ksturnpike.com.
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Two projects to resume on I-35/KTA
Mar 15, 2021
WICHITA, Kan.— Construction season is set to begin on the Kansas Turnpike, with two 2020 construction projects resuming the week of March 15, weather permitting. These projects, including linked additional details, and their traffic impacts include:
- Bridge Redeck and Widening (Andover): Project to redeck and widen mainline bridges at MM 55.917, north and southbound, on I-35/KTA. Expect single lane traffic, 65 MPH speed reduction and 12-foot width restrictions.
- Pavement Surfacing with Ramp Improvements (El Dorado & Cassoday): Pavement surfacing project from MM 70.8 to 96.3 on I-35/KTA with ramp improvements at the El Dorado and Cassoday interchanges. Expect single lanes near the plazas through June with daily lane closures following.
Additional information about each project can be found in a monthly construction update by KTA’s Director of Engineering on KTA’s construction page.
Drivers are urged to check for traffic impacts at www.KanDrive.org, subscribe to KTA Alerts for roadway incident information http://bit.ly/KHeX6g, follow the Kansas Turnpike on Twitter, and watch for information on KTA’s digital message signs. Construction updates on this and other projects are published monthly in KTA’s electronic newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter using the form located at the bottom of any page on www.ksturnpike.com.
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KTA hosts sixth annual design contest for teens
Feb 16, 2021
WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Turnpike Authority is seeking submissions from creative students, grades 8-12, for its sixth annual Work Zone Awareness Week design contest. The contest is one of several awareness efforts held in partnership with the Kansas Department of Transportation for National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26-30. The week aims to raise awareness about fatality prevention while traveling through work zones.
Teen students throughout Kansas are encouraged to participate. The winner will receive a $200 gift card. Additionally, they will get their art published in VYPE Magazine, a high school sports magazine for south and north central Kansas, including the Wichita and Salina areas.
Entries must meet specific criteria:
- Submission must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. (CT), Sunday, April 11, 2021
- Open to Kansas students, grades 8-12 only
- Art dimensions: 7.5 inches wide by 7.75 inches tall.
- Must be 300 dpi
- Must be in CMYK color format
- Must be original work of the student—no clip art.
- Do not use the KTA or KDOT logo in your design.
- Must be in PDF format (However, art mediums incorporated into the final design may include, but are not limited to, illustration, photography, digital design, etc.)
- Incorporate a work zone safety message. Message can include, but not limited to:
- Work Zone Speed Limits
- Distracted Driving
- Driver/Worker Safety
Those interested in the contest can view details and previous winners at www.ksturnpike.com/contests
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Contracts awarded on upcoming construction projects
Feb 2, 2021
WICHITA, Kan.— The Kansas Turnpike Authority announces bids have been approved and contracts awarded on two upcoming Turnpike construction projects.
Contract #7724 – For pavement surfacing on I-35/KTA from mile marker 26.8 to 50.8 (Belle Plaine to Wichita) was awarded to Cornejo & Sons LLC, Wichita, KS for $11,351,469.90. Interchanges located within the stretch will be included in the paving project. The project is expected to begin in May 2021.
Contract #7782 – For redecking and raising vertical clearance of bridges at MM 61.197 and 69.687 on I-35/KTA south of El Dorado was awarded to Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc., Wichita, KS for $1,779,289.74. The project is expected to begin in summer 2021.
Construction details will be available closer to the start dates on http://www.ksturnpike.com with updates on this and other projects published monthly in KTA’s electronic newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter using the form at www.ksturnpike.com/communication.
