Shawnee: midland drive improvements

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $10.4 million through the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Kansas Department of Transportation on September 10, 2025, to fund comprehensive roadway improvements along Midland Drive in Shawnee, Kansas. The project scope encompasses the construction of a complete 2-lane roadway from Shawnee Mission Parkway to Interstate 435, including integrated bicycle lanes, sidewalks, storm sewer infrastructure, landscaping, and street trees. The City of Shawnee received a sub-award on February 27, 2026, to support the implementation of these improvements. Work is scheduled for completion by April 26, 2029.

This formula grant allocation supports multimodal transportation enhancements consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle facility development alongside traditional highway infrastructure. The Midland Drive project delivers enhanced mobility options, improved safety features for non-motorized transportation, and stormwater management infrastructure within the Shawnee community through coordination between the state transportation department and local government.

Project description

Scope: construct 2-lane roadway including bike lanes, sidewalk, storm sewer, landscaping and street trees location: shawnee: midland drive from shawnee mission parkway to i-435