Final public meeting on K-254 corridor Oct. 9

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — In October, the public will learn about the final recommendations for improving the Kansas Highway 254 corridor.

The Kansas Department of Transportation is hosting its final public meeting on the recommendations for the Corridor Management Plan for Butler and Sedgwick counties on Oct. 9 in Benton.

The highway sees more than 10,000 vehicles daily and is the main corridor between Wichita and El Dorado. K-254 has seen many fatal accidents over the years, and with increased development in northeast Sedgwick County and western Butler County, safety concerns are growing .

KDOT will present the final recommendations on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Circle Middle School, 14697 SW 20th St., Benton.

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