Buckle Up Phone Down Day set for Oct. 28

The Kansas Department of Transportation wants drivers to make safety a priority by buckling up and putting down the phone every time they operate a vehicle. Wednesday, Oct. 28 is Buckle Up Phone Down Day, which urges drivers to make two simple choices that can help decrease traffic injuries and fatalities on Kansas roadways: always wear a seat belt and avoid distracted driving.

Gas down-- but barely -- this week in Kansas, across nation

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Gas prices across the nation are down ever so slightly this week, according to the American Automobile Association. The national average for a gallon of unleaded gasoline on Tuesday was $4.26, AAA says. That’s one cent cheaper than $4.27 a week ago and 21 cents below...

CRISI Spotlight: FRA Awards $49.5MM for Kyle Track Rehab

Written by Marybeth Luczak, Executive Editor, Railway Age. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and Kyle Railroad Company, a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary, will use a $49.5 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for track rehabilitation and improvement in Kansas and Colorado. The “Unleashing the American Heartland Rail...

KYLE Railroad Company awarded federal $49.5M grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded KYLE Railroad Company, a BNSF railroad operating in Kansas and Colorado, a $49.5 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program grant for the Unleashing the American Heartland Rail Upgrade Project. The program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. […] The post KYLE Railroad Company awarded federal $49.5M grant appeared first on Transportation Today .

70 Years of the Turnpike

The Kansas Turnpike is celebrating 70 years of service this month, marking seven decades since the roadway first opened to traffic in October 1956. According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority, since its opening ongoing improvements to pavement, bridges and drainage systems have helped maintain the Turnpike as a safe and reliable route for generations of travelers.

Crack Sealing Project Underway on K-42 in South Central Kansas

SOUTH CENTRAL Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun a crack sealing project along K-42 from the U.S. 281 junction in Pratt County east to the K-14 junction in Kingman County, including the full stretch through Barber County. K-42 will be reduced to one lane in smaller...

KDOT Encourages Drivers to Buckle Up and Put Phone Down

The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds drivers to buckle up and put down their phones. Wednesday is Buckle Up Phone Down Day, encouraging drivers to wear seat belts and avoid distractions every time they get behind the wheel. Preliminary state data shows 368 people died in Kansas crashes last year. Of those, 110 weren't wearing seatbelts. Another 60 people died in crashes involving distracted driving.

$49.5 million awarded to Kansas railroad improvement project

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A federal agency has awarded over $49 million to railroad improvement project in Kansas and Colorado. Officials with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and KYLE Railroad Company announced in a press release on Friday, Oct. 23 that the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a grant to the Unleashing the American Heartland […]

KDOT Seeking Comments on STIP Amendment

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on an amendment to the Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document. The STIP is a project-specific publication that lists all KDOT-administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on...

Streets added to City snow & ice route

The City of Newton has expanded its Snow & Ice Control Route to accommodate industrial growth and treat for ice around school zones. The following streets around schools will be treated with salt during winter storms to improve travel safety for students, parents and school staff:. South Breeze Elementary. SE...

Kansas rolls out new snowplow tracker tool

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Winter is on the way and state transportation officials are showing off a new tool that drivers across Kansas can use to find out what roads have been recently plowed of snow. Kim Stich with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release...

Kansas rolls out new snowplow tracker tool

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Winter is on the way, and new tools will be available in Kansas to track snowplows on highways. The Kansas Department of Transportation said in a news release that its new “Plow Locations Tool” is now available. Drivers can use an app to...

5 ways drivers can save on gas in Kansas, from loyalty programs to price checks

If you are trying to cut down on daily spending, you may consider ways to save on gas. Kansas drivers have several options to cut costs at the pump, from loyalty programs to wholesale clubs. Here are five strategies to save on gas:. Compare prices first: The GasBuddy app and...

Kansas rolls out new snowplow tracker tool

Drivers can use an app to see where snowplows are actively treating roads during winter weather events.

Kansas rolls out new snowplow tracker tool

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Winter is on the way and state transportation officials are showing off a new tool that drivers across Kansas can use to find out what roads have been recently plowed of snow. Kim Stich with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release...

Kansas rolls out new snowplow tracker tool

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Winter is on the way and state transportation officials are showing off a new tool that drivers across Kansas can use to find out what roads have been recently plowed of snow. Kim Stich with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) said in a press release on Oct. 15 that its new “Plow […]

Traffic Impact Notice Today: October 15, 2026

Drivers should expect possible traffic delays near Abilene Great Life Golf Course during today's NCKL League Cross Country meet. USD 435 coordinated with local officials to temporarily close NW 14th Street/Old 40 between Washington Street and just east of the Van Buren/NW 14th Street Intersection. The closure helps to ensure...

Kansas Weekly Gas Price Update

(Free Webinar) Understanding AI’s Role in Improving Student Transportation Safety

Between driver’s ignoring stop arm cameras, bus drivers unable to see students outside of the bus, and inattentive students, the Kansas State Department of Educated estimates there are over 13,000 injuries in school-bus related incidents involving students, pedestrians, and vehicles. In this presentation, we will discuss how Artificial Intelligence...