K-68 Expansion in Miami County

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Project Description

The project expands K-68 to four lanes between U.S. 169 and Spring Valley Road, a distance of 6.68 miles. This expansion project is part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) for KDOT District 4 (Southeast Kansas). Construction is expected to start in early 2025.

Previous K-68 improvements included widening the highway to a four-lane expressway between U.S. 69 and Spring Valley Road and constructing turn lanes and frontage roads along the corridor.

Project Details

Project Name	K-68 Expansion in Miami County
Project Number	KA-2373-04
Location	K-68: From U.S. 169, East to just west of U.S. 69 near Louisburg
Scope	Highway improvements
Approximate Length	6.68 miles
Project Timeline	Anticipated project completion 2028
Construction Cost	$60 million

Project Timeline

Spring 2022: Preliminary Design Plans
Summer/Fall 2022: Community Engagement
2024: Final Design Plans
Summer 2024: Continued Community Engagement
2026: Construction Begins
2028: Anticipated Project Completion

Public Meetings

Events

K-68 Miami County Expansion Project Public Meeting
10/14/2021 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Project Contacts

Staff	Title	Phone	Email
Petersen, Priscilla	District 4 Public Information Officer	(620) 902-6433	Email