May Construction Report

This report is intended to provide motorists with information on three active construction projects on the Turnpike. Each update is listed below. Completion dates listed are weather permitting.

I also encourage travelers to drive with caution in work zones and to check for construction updates at http://www.kandrive.org, follow the on Twitter, and watch for information on the KTA’s digital message boards. ~ David Jacobson, P.E., KTA Director of Engineering

Kansas Avenue Bridge (Leavenworth County, MP 221)

Scheduled completion: late November 2015, weather permitting Project Manager: Shannon Moore, P.E.

The Contractor has completed construction of the foundation elements for the new bridge. Over the next few weeks, the contractor will be constructing bridge piers (bents). Construction for the median pier will require periodic lane drops for both directions of travel. Motorists should expect construction vehicles and trucks to be entering and exiting the roadway at various times over the next few weeks.

Concrete patching on ramps and roadway near east Topeka (MP182-183) Scheduled completion: early June 2015, weather permitting Project Manager: Luke Coltrane, P.E.

Since this project began on April 20th, the contractor has completed patching on the four ramps and loop connecting the Turnpike to K-4 and I-70 at milepost 182. Concrete patching is now taking place on I-70 near the east Topeka toll plaza at milepost 183.

9401 E Kellogg Drive l Wichita, Kansas 67207-1804 O: (316) 682-4537 l F: (316) 682-1201 l www.ksturnpike.com

Painting bridges in Butler County (MP 71-92) Scheduled completion: July 2015, weather permitting Project Manager: Mark Roberts, E.T.

Despite the recent rains, painting the seven Butler County bridges is going well. The first bridge at milepost 72.672 was completed May 8 and the contractor is currently finishing up the bridge at milepost 79.140. In the coming weeks, the contractor will be painting the five remaining bridges located between milepost 84 and 91. Travelers can expect lane closures in the area.

Maintenance projects, system wide Ongoing

The KTA maintenance crews work hard to ensure a smooth ride for customers. You may encounter them performing routine maintenance along the 236-mile roadway. These less time-intensive projects normally do not cause traffic delays and are communicated only through social media and roadway signage. However, travelers should drive cautiously in all work zones.