Jul 09, 2020

Newton among 2020 Cost Share Program awardees

Posted Jul 09, 2020 4:04 PM
Rep. Tim Hodge of North Newton during Thursday's press conference
Rep. Tim Hodge of North Newton during Thursday's press conference

Governor Laura Kelly and KDOT Secretary Julie Lorenz announced the Spring 2020 round of Cost Share projects during a press conference Thursday morning.

Awardees included the Wheatridge Paving Extension in the city of Newton and the Cleveland Ave Intersection improvements in Sterling.

 Click here to see a list all 24 awardees.

These are transportation construction projects funded through state and local partnerships.

Governor Laura Kelly attended the announcement
Governor Laura Kelly attended the announcement

Thursday's announcement is the first round of cost share projects announced since the passage of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE).