HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will look at the bid on the first phase of the Woodie Seat Freeway project at its meeting on Tuesday.
According to agenda documents, the Woodie Seat was identified as needing severe repair in 2016. After examination of the corridor, it was determined that the northbound off ramp onto Avenue A was considered a dangerous intersection. Through two Kansas Department of Transportation,Traffic Engineering Assistance Program grants, a corrective action was identified. The city was able to budget the Woodie Seat repairs into two phases.
The City of Hutchinson along with Reno County received a Cost Share grant in the amount of $1,500,000 with the City/County splitting it 60/40.
Phase I will consist of milling and overlaying the existing roadway and off ramps between the Arkansas River bridge and Avenue C, removing and replacing the approach slabs to all the Avenue F, D, and south side of C bridges. The County has a project running at the same time with the City of Hutchinson's project consisting of partial and full depth repairs and a Multi-Layer Polymer Overlay on the bridge over the Arkansas River.
This project was designed by City staff and JEO. JEO assisted the City's design team with bridge related items. JEO designed the County's portion of the project. This project has an anticipated construction completion date of June 28, 2024.
The City received one bid on Thursday April 20, 2023 from APAC Kansas in the amount of $4,101,411.44. The city portion is $2,520,661.53. The county portion is $1,580,749.94.
The project will be paid for by the City and the County will reimburse the City after each payment.
The City's portion of the project is being paid for with ARPA funds and the Cost Share grant.
The Hutchinson City Council will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at City Hall.
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