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Project Description
KDOT has completed a discovery phase study for proposed improvements to expand roughly 2 miles of U.S. 56 to four lanes from the Great Bend east city limits to the K-156 intersection in Barton County. Improvements to the K-156 intersection are a part of this project.
This project is in the early design/study phase and is not yet funded for construction. It was identified as a high regional priority during a Local Consult meeting in 2019 and was selected for the IKE Construction Pipeline in September 2023.
Project Details
| Project Name | U.S. 56 Expansion Study in Barton County |
| Project Number | KA-6022-01 |
| Location | From Great Bend east city limits (Kiowa Road) to K-156 |
| Scope | Study the addition of two lanes and reconstruction of existing lanes to provide a four-lane divided expressway; includes limiting highway access and other safety enhancements |
| Approximate Length | 2.3 miles |
| Project Timeline | Anticipated letting date in 2026 |
| Construction Cost | $18 million |
Public Meetings
Events
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U.S. 56 Expansion Study in Barton County
09/15/2022 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
