K-254 Corridor Management Plan
Page last updated: September 26, 2024
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Project Description
KDOT is developing a corridor management plan for K-254 in Sedgwick and Butler counties. The area includes 22 miles of K-254 from Wichita on the west to El Dorado on the east (and within 1 mile of the highway).
The goal of the K-254 Corridor Management Plan is to set forth an overall land-use and access-management strategy and identify various transportation improvements to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently as development occurs. The planning process began in the summer of 2023 and will continue through the summer of 2024.
Map of the K-254 corridor area
Below is a short video of Kelly Herzet, K-254 Corridor Development Associate Chair, speaking about the K-254 Corridor.
Project Materials
Below are the same materials being shared at all open houses between July 30 and August 1.
- K-254 Corridor Fact Sheet
- Short-term K-254 Corridor Improvements Roll Plot (24 MB)
- Long-term K-254 Corridor Improvements Roll Plot (31 MB)
- Adams Road Short-term Phased Improvements Roll Plot (1 MB)
- Main Street Short-term Phased Improvements Roll Plot (1 MB)
- Updated River Valley and Hunter Road Long-term Phased Improvements Roll Plot (3 MB)
This information can be made available in alternative languages and accessible formats upon request. Contact the KDOT Division of Communications by dialing 785-296-3585 for voice. Dial 711 for speech/hearing impaired.
Project Schedule
Issues and opportunities
(summer to fall 2023)
The first phase of the planning effort focused on data analyses and community feedback on issues and opportunities.
Potential improvements
(fall 2023 to winter 2024)
The second phase of the planning effort used data analyses and community feedback from Phase 1 to develop potential improvement alternatives for the K-254 corridor.
Preferred alternative and recommendations
(summer 2024)
Building on the results of Phases 1 and 2, the preferred improvement alternative and draft recommendations will be the focus of the planning effort’s third phase.
Final recommendations and plan
(fall 2024)
The fourth phase of the planning effort will be used to finalize the draft recommendations and develop the corridor management planning document for K-254. Other activities will include:
- Steering Committee Meeting #4
- Stakeholder Listening Sessions
- Public Meeting #4
- Pop-up Meetings
- Online commenting
Public Meetings
- Time - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
- Location - Circle Middle School, 14697 SW 20th St. Benton, KS 67017
- Public Comment Period - October 9, 2024 to October 23, 2024
- Agenda - KDOT will host an open house on October 9, 2024 between 5:30 and 7 p.m. at Circle Middle School (14697 SW 20th St.) in Benton. During the open house, attendees will be able to review exhibits describing the final recommendations and plan for the corridor. The exhibits will be based on community input from the previous meetings and new data analyses. KDOT staff will be present to listen to concerns and answer questions. An information video will be shown at 5:45 p.m.
- Time - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Location - Wilbur Wiens Community Building (315 Main Street) in Towanda, KS
- Public Comment Period - July 30, 2024 to August 16, 2024
- Agenda - KDOT hosted an open house on August 1, 2024 between 6 and 7 p.m. in the Wilbur Wiens Community Building (315 Main Street) in Towanda. During the open house, attendees were able to review exhibits that describe the preferred alternatives and recommendations for the corridor, including revisions from the May 22 public meeting in Benton. The exhibits were based on community input from the previous meetings and new data analyses. KDOT staff was present to listen to concerns and answer questions. No formal presentation was given.
- Time - 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Location - Wilbur Wiens Community Building (315 Main Street) in Towanda, KS
- Public Comment Period - July 30, 2024 to August 16, 2024
- Agenda - KDOT hosted an open house on August 1, 2024 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Wilbur Wiens Community Building (315 Main Street) in Towanda. During the open house, attendees were able to review exhibits that describe the preferred alternatives and recommendations for the corridor, including revisions from the May 22 public meeting in Benton. The exhibits were based on community input from the previous meetings and new data analyses. KDOT staff was present to listen to concerns and answer questions. No formal presentation was given.
- Time - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Location - Kansas Highway Patrol Troop F Office (1900 E. Tigua Street, Kechi, KS)
- Public Comment Period - July 30, 2024 to August 16, 2024
- Agenda - KDOT hosted an open house on July 31, 2024 between 6 and 7 p.m. in the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop F Office (1900 E. Tigua Street) in Kechi. During the open house, attendees were able to review exhibits that describe the preferred alternatives and recommendations for the corridor, including revisions from the May 22 public meeting in Benton. The exhibits were based on community input from the previous meetings and new data analyses. KDOT staff was present to listen to concerns and answer questions. No formal presentation was given.
- Time - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Location - Benton City Hall (154 S. Main St.) in Benton, KS
- Public Comment Period - July 30, 2024 to August 16, 2024
- Agenda - KDOT hosted an open house on July 30, 2024 between 6 and 7 p.m. in the Benton City Hall (154 S. Main St.) in Benton. During the open house, attendees were able to review exhibits that described the preferred alternatives and recommendations for the corridor, including revisions from the May 22 public meeting in Benton. The exhibits were based on community input from the previous meetings and new data analyses. KDOT staff was present to listen to concerns and answer questions. No formal presentation was given.
- Time - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
- Location - Commons Area of Circle Middle School (14697 SW 20th St., Benton, KS 67017)
- Public Comment Period - May 22, 2024 to June 30, 2024
- Agenda - KDOT hosted a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Commons Area of Circle Middle School (14697 SW 20th St.) in Benton. A presentation was given at 5:45 p.m. During the meeting, attendees were able to review exhibits that describe the preferred alternatives and recommendations for the corridor. The exhibits are based on community input from the previous meetings and new data analyses. KDOT staff was present to listen to concerns and answer questions.
- Time - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
- Location - Commons Area of Circle Middle School (14697 SW 20th St., Benton, KS 67017)
- Public Comment Period - November 8, 2023 to December 15, 2023
- Agenda - KDOT hosted a public meeting Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the commons area of Circle Middle School (14697 SW 20th St.) in Benton. A presentation began at 5:45 p.m. During the meeting, attendees were able to review exhibits that describe potential improvement strategies for the corridor. They are based on community input from the previous meeting and new data analyses. Staff from KDOT and the consultant team were present to listen to concerns and answer questions. They are seeking public input on potential impacts, benefits and more. Community feedback will inform the preferred alternative and recommendations.
Project Details
| Project Name | K-254 Corridor Management Plan |
| Scope | Setting forth an overall land use and access-management strategy for the K-254 corridor. |
| Status | Planning is underway. |
Who to Contact
Tim Potter
Public Information Officer
620-727-2278
tim.potter@ks.gov