Several bridges across southeast Kansas are set to receive repair work thanks to funding from the State of Kansas.

 

 Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday that various projects across the state will receive a portion of $40 million due to revenue from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As a part of the state's 2026 off-system bridge program, rural bridges in Chautauqua, Cherokee, Greenwood, Montgomery, Neosho, and Woodson counties will receive funding for some much needed repairs. Bridges near Thayer and Bolton will receive $1 million for construction work.

 

The Off-system Bridge Program funds are targeted to replace or repair bridges located on roads that are not on the federal aid system.

 

Governor Kelly stated that local bridges play an important role in moving both goods and people through the state, calling those bridges vital connections for Kansas communities.