Independence: west main multi use path and sidewalk

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Kansas Department of Transportation $2,789,969.20 under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (CFDA 20.287) on November 18, 2025, to construct multimodal pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in Independence, Kansas.

The project delivers 10-foot multi-use paths along Main Street (US-160/US-75) from Peter Pan Road to 21st Street and 8-foot paths along Laurel Street and Peter Pan Road. Laurel Street improvements extend from Main Street to just west of the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad crossing; Peter Pan Road work runs from Main Street to 510 North Peter Pan Road. Performance of performance is Kansas, with an ultimate completion date of June 19, 2029.

The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program provides flexible funding to States and localities for projects preserving and improving conditions and performance on Federal-aid highways, bridges, tunnels, and related transportation infrastructure. KDOT, Kansas's primary recipient of FHWA formula grants, administers this award as part of its statewide portfolio spanning highway preservation, bridge replacement, multimodal infrastructure, and safety improvements. The assistance type is a formula grant.

Project description

Scope: construct 10 feet multi-use paths along main street and 8 feet paths along laurel street and peter pan road location: independence: main street/US-160/US-75 from peter pan road to 21ST street, peter pan road from main street to 510 N peter pan road, and laurel street from main street to just west of the south kansas and oklahoma railroad crossing