Two initial bids were substantially higher than the Kansas Department of Transportation budgeted for the job.
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KDOT extends bid process for 69 Highway toll lane project
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is pumping the brakes on plans to create express toll lanes on U.S. 69 Highway.
KDOT pauses U.S. 69 projects after proposal bids exceed cost estimate
Plans to widen U.S. 69 from four lanes to six are now on hold after two bids exceeded cost estimates for the highway project.
KDOT extending procurement on U.S. 69 express lane project in Overland Park to try to reduce project cost
The two qualified proposals exceeded KDOT’s most recent project estimate of $430 million.
Construction of US 69 Highway toll lane project to begin this fall
Kansas road crews expect to break ground on a major project to create express toll lanes on U.S. 69 Highway later this fall. The 69Express project will create the first single lane toll road in Kansas.
Project Newsletter #14
Construction to begin later this year with a September groundbreaking; Equity Committee formed to help mitigate potential impacts of express lane operations on equity priority communities; Design-build proposals under review.
69Express Right of Way Fact Sheet
A summary of additional right of way needs and locations, the right of way process and schedule, and answers to common questions.
KDOT to build 11 noise walls in U.S. 69 Expansion Project
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced Monday that it will build 11 proposed noise walls along U.S. 69 Highway between 119th Street and 151st Street in Overland Park, Kansas.