The City of Independence is receiving nearly $1.3 million in federal funds to improve the safety of local roadways.

That's according to a press release from Governor Laura Kelly.  Independence is one of only 48 successful Implementation grants announced nationally this round. Nineteen communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All Program for 2023.

The program is structured so the federal government covers 80% of the project costs and the local government covers up to 20%. KDOT’s Match Pilot Program contributes to the local match requirement, covering part or all of the local match cost requirements.