Open houses scheduled for K-254 plan revisions

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Department of Transportation will host open houses to highlight revisions to the proposed improvements for K-254 that were presented in May .

KDOT says those who attend an open house will see a revised interchange option for the Towanda area, as well as new information about potential Restricted Crossing U-Turns and potential frontage roads along K-254 in Sedgwick and Butler counties.

According to KDOT, Restricted Crossing U-Turns can reduce the number of locations where crashes happen by up to 50% and can reduce right-angle crashes by up to 75%. The department says they have also been shown to limit the severity of crashes.

KDOT staff will be available to answer questions and take feedback from attendees, but no formal presentation will be given.

Open house times and locations:

• Tuesday, July 30, from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Benton City Hall in Benton, 154 S. Main St.

• Wednesday, July 31, from 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Kansas Highway Patrol Troop F office in Kechi, 1900 E. Tigua St.

• Thursday, Aug. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Wilbur Wiens Community Building in Towanda, 315 Main St.

If you are unable to attend the open house, information about the proposal for K-254 will be available online at this website starting July 30.

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