Public Works

This project will be in the concept design and public engagement phase in 2024.

The future plan is for full pavement reconstruction on SW Huntoon St. from Gage Blvd. to Harrison St. A concept plan is being developed in 2024 to identify the proposed lane configuration as well as additional roadway elements to be included.

• Current Status: Advertising RFP for concept study
• Construction Schedule: 2027-2029
• Budget: $18,600,000
• Funding: Countywide sales tax

Public Meetings

• 07/23/2024 - Open House at TSCPL, Marvin Auditorium 101AB, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
• 09/09/2024 - Public Meeting at TSCPL - Presentation

Project Website

• https://huntoonstreetproject.org/

This project includes full-depth pavement repair, mill & overlay on 29th St. from the east side of Kansas Ave. through the intersection of Adams St., storm sewer replacement, sanitary sewer replacement, water line replacement, and traffic signal replacement at 29th & Fremont/Cunningham. The Butcher Creek Bridge will also be replaced.

• Current Status: Out to bid April/May
• Contractor: Not yet selected
• Construction Schedule: To begin Spring 2025
• Budget: $7,853,297
• Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, Federal, Bonded, Utilities

This project includes the reconstruction of SW Topeka Blvd., storm sewer replacement, and waterline replacement.

• Current Status: Final Design
• Contractor: Not yet selected
• Construction Schedule: Three phases, beginning early Summer 2025 through Fall 2025
• Budget: $7,977,060
• Funding: Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, Water Revenue Bonds, Operating Funds

This project includes select concrete pavement panel and curb & gutter replacement, mill & overlay, bridge repair, and storm water rehabilitation or replacement.

• Contractor: Not yet selected
• Construction Schedule: To begin in 2025 and finish late 2026
• Budget: $5,326,612
• Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, Stormwater Revenue Bonds, Operating Funds, Federal Funds

Public Meetings

• 03/13 - 5:30 p.m. - Victory City Church, 2622 SE 6th Ave.

This project includes repairs to the Branner Bridge where it crosses the railroad and where it crosses 2nd St. Branner St. will be closed from SE 3rd St./SE Branner St. to the north end of Branner Bridge. Pedestrian access will be maintained over the Branner Bridge. The marked detour is NB Branner to 4th St., east to Golden Ave., north to Seward Ave., and west back to Branner St. SB traffic will follow Branner east on Seward Ave., south on Golden Ave. and west on 4th St. back to Branner St.

• Current Status: Out to bid
• Contractor: Not yet selected
• Construction Schedule: May 2025-September 2025, weather permitting
• Budget: $824,463
• Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, Federal Funds

Public Meetings

• 03/17 - 6:30 p.m. - Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St. - To be held in conjunction with the regular Oakland NIA meeting

This project includes mill & overlay, full-depth spot patching, spot curb replacement, select sidewalk and ramp replace/modernized, and Shunga bridge repair. This project also includes the complete reconstruction of failing stormwater conveyance system by replacing the failing corrugated metal pipe with new reinforced concrete box.

• Current Status:
• Contractor: Not yet selected
• Construction Schedule: To begin Summer 2025 and last approx. 12-15 months, weather permitting
• Budget: $8,139,959.89
• Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, Federal, Bonded, Utility funds
• Upcoming Public Meeting: July 2025

This project includes mill & overlay with full-depth patching as needed, select curb replacement, select sidewalk ramp replacement/modernization, and storm sewer repairs and replacement, which began in 2024.

• Current Status: Storm sewer work complete; Road repairs under construction
• Contractor: Bettis Asphalt & Construction
• Construction Schedule: Fall 2024-November 2025
• Budget: $3,048,000
• Funding: Countywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, Stormwater Funds

This project includes the reconstruction of SW Harrison St. from 9th-10th, and a mill & overlay of Harrison St. from 8th-9th. The 9th-10th street segment is being jointly funded by the State and City.

• Current Status: Under construction
• Contractor: Sunflower Paving
• Construction Schedule: Began March 5, 2025 - expected completion May 2025
• Budget: $800,000
• Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax, 50% cost-share with the State of Kansas on designated items

UBAS is a preventative maintenance procedure that is thicker and more robust than microsurfacing and is a better choice for arterial roads. Locations scheduled for UBAS include:

• NE Quincy – Laurent St. To Fairchild St.
• NE Seward Ave. - Forest Ave. To Rice Rd.
• NE Strait St. - Seward Ave. To Sardou Ave.
• SE 6th Ave. - Branner St. To Golden Ave.
• SE California – 11th St. To 10th Ave.
• SE Branner Trafficway – EB on-ramp to 10th Ave.

 

• Contractor: Not yet selected
• Construction Schedule: July 2025 - October 2025
• Budget: $1,340,341.75
• Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax

Microsurfacing is a design mixture of aggregate, asphalt emulsion, water, and additives applied in a smooth layer of new driving surface over existing pavement. It is used as a pavement preservation and maintenance treatment to improve the function of a pavement surface and extend its service life. This year’s microsurfacing program will take place in the SW Topeka quadrant, which is bordered on the north by SW 21st St., and on the east by SW Topeka Blvd. Locations scheduled for microsurfacing include:

• Region1 SW Kingsrow Rd. from SW 21st St.-SW 29th St.
• Region2 SW Western Ave. From SW 24th St.-SW 27th St.; SW Crestview St. From SW 24th St.-SW Terrace Ave.; SW Granthurst Ave. From SW Topeka Blvd.-SW Merriam Ct.; SW Terrace Ave. From SW Western Ave.-SW Topeka Blvd.; and SW Merriam Ct. From SW Western Ave.-SW Topeka Blvd.
• Region3 All streets between SW Fairlawn Rd.-SW Skyline Dr./SW Prairie Rd., from SW 31st St.-SW 34th St.; SW Skyline Parkway; SW Eveningside Dr.; SW James St. From SW 33rd Ter.-SW 35th St.; SW Arrowhead Rd. From SW Eveningside Dr.-SW 35th St.; SW Burnett Rd. From SW 35th St.-SW Gage Blvd.; SW 33rd Ter. From SW Skyline Pkwy-SW Gage Blvd.; SW Commanche Rd. From SW Skyline Pkwy-SW Eveningside Dr.; SW Cochise Ave. From SW Skyline Pkwy-SW Eveningside Dr.; SW 35th St. From SW Skyline Pkwy-SW Gage Blvd.; SW 36th Ter. From SW Skyline Pkwy-SW Eveningside Dr.
• Region4 This is an alternate region, to be microsurfaced if funding is available. SW Moundview Ct.; SW Moundview Dr. From SW Kiowa St.-SW 38th Ln.; SW Kiowa St. From SW 37th St.-SW 38th Ln.; SW Mission Ave. From SW 37th St.-SW 39th St.; SW Atwood Ave. From SW 37th St. To the south; SW Atwood Ter.; SW Cambridge Ave. From SW 37th St. To the south; SW Moundview Dr. From SW 39th St.-SW 40th St.; SW Colly Creek Dr. From SW 39th St.-SW 40th St.; SW Mission Cir.; SW 38th Ter. From SW Gage Blvd.-SW Moundview Dr.; SW 38th Ln. From SW Gage Blvd.-SW Mission Ave.; SW 39th St. From SW Gage Blvd.-SW Colly Creek Dr.; SW 39th Ter. From SW Moundview Dr.-SW Colly Creek Dr.; SW 38th St. From SW Atwood Ave.-SW 38th Ter.; SW 38th Ter. From SW Atwood Ter.-SW Cambridge Ave.; SW Cambridge Ter. From SW Cambridge Ave.-SW Woodvalley Dr.; SW Cambridge Ct.; SW Deer Trail Dr.; SW Woodvalley Dr.; SW Brook Lawn Dr.
• Region5 SW Lincolnshire Rd. From SW 41st St.-SW 47th St.; SW Stonybrook Dr./SW 42nd Ln. From SW 41st St.-SW Wanamaker Rd.; SW Shenandoah Rd. From SW 41st St.-south of SW 44th St.; SW Brandywine Ln. From SW 44th St. To the south; SW Stonybrook Dr. From SW Shenandoah Rd.-SW 47th St.; SW Vorse Rd. From SW 47th St.-SW 48th Ln.; SW Monarch Ct.; SW 42nd Ct.; SW Lauren’s Way; SW 43rd Ct.; SW 44th Ct.; SW 47th Ct.; SW 48th Pl.; SW 48th Ln.; SW 44th St. from SW Shenandoah Rd.-SW Brandywine Ln.; SW Verna Ln.; SW Shenandoah Ct.
• Region6 All streets between SW Wanamaker Rd. west to SW Post Oak Dr./SW Cypresswood Ct./SW Clarion Lakes Dr./SW Clarion Lakes Way, and from SW Elevation Pkwy/SW 41st St. south to SW Clarion Lakes Dr.
• Region7 This is a second alternate region, to be microsurfaced if funding is available. SW Moundview Dr. From SW 40th St.-SW 43rd St.; SW 40th St. From SW Gage Blvd.-SW 40th Ter.; SW 40th Ter.; SW 43rd St. From SW Gage Blvd.-SW Colly Creek Dr.; SW Colly Creek Ct.; SW Colly Creek Dr. From SW Moundview Dr.- SW 45th St.

Contractor: Vance Brothers

Construction Schedule: May2025 - August 2025

Budget: $1,103,082.63

Funding: Citywide Half-Cent Sales Tax