KDOT hosted an open house-style public meeting about improvements to East Kellogg in Wichita and Andover. KDOT is looking at improvements to East Kellogg in two phases:
- From I-35/K-96 in east Wichita through 159th Street in Andover
- From east of 159th Street to east of Prairie Creek Road in Andover
The public meeting covered both phases and presented more detailed design maps for Phase 1 and Phase 2 proposed improvements. Attendees had the opportunity to talk with the project team and provide feedback. The public was invited to submit comments from September 13 through September 27.
Phase 1 of the U.S. 54/East Kellogg corridor project is fully funded, and final design/construction is anticipated to begin shortly after completion of the NEPA process which is anticipated to be in early 2023. Phase 2 is being included in the Environmental Assessment so that FHWA approval can be obtained, and the project can move forward for development when funding is available.