What the Public Works Department Does
The quality of life for those who live, work, and play in Topeka depends on the quality of the city’s infrastructure: smooth streets, well-engineered projects, well-managed downtown parking, and well-maintained city assets all lead to a better way of life.
The City of Topeka’s Public Works Department, nationally recognized through accreditation by the American Public Works Association, strives to meet our current and future needs. A well-run organization consisting of Engineering, Streets, Maintenance, Traffic Signs and Signals, Forestry, Parking, Fleet, and GIS Management ensures public funds are spent on projects and services approved by you through your local City Council representative.
- NW Goodyear Rd. at US-24 Interchange - Project #841091.08
- SW Knollwood Dr. - MacVicar Ave. to Burlingame Rd. - Project #841091.04
- SW 25th Street - SW Urish Rd. to SW Kingsrow Rd. - Project #841091.03
- SE California Ave. - SE 37th St. to SE 45th St. - #701021.00
- Alley between N. Kansas Ave. and NE Quincy from St. John St. to Paramore St. – #841079.10
- SE Golden Ave. – I-70 to SE 21st St. - #841079.13
- SW 29th St. - Wanamaker Rd. to Arrowhead Rd. - #841091.05
- Neighborhood ‐ SE of the SW 21st & SW Indian Hills Rd. Intersection - #841079.05
- Neighborhood ‐ SW 21st to 29th, Urish to Kingsrow - #841079.04
- SW 12th St. Project
- SE Carnahan Ave. – I-70 to 21st St. - #841079.09
- SW 10th Ave. – SW Urish Rd. to SW Wanamaker Rd. - #701023 and #841091.07
- SE Quincy St. – SE 6th Ave. to SE 8th Ave. – #601070.00
- East Topeka North SORT - #601119.01
2024 Highlighted Public Works Project List
This project includes mill and overlay with full-depth patching and curb & gutter replacement as needed. Additionally, there will be select waterline replacement. The project also includes reconstruction of SE 31st St. from Fremont St. to Adams St. with added curb & gutter, storm sewer, and sidewalk.
- Current Status: Final design
- Construction Schedule: 2024
- Budget: $2,640,000
- Funding: Citywide half-cent sales tax
This project includes mill and overlay with full-depth replacement where needed on NE River Rd. from Crane St. to Emmett St.
- Current Status: Under construction
- Construction Schedule: Start date of March 11, 2024
- Budget: $1,390,000
- Funding: Citywide half-cent sales tax
- Contractor: Sunflower Paving
Public Meetings
- 02/07/2024 - Presentation
This project consists of an asphalt mill and overlay on SW Topeka Blvd. from SW 21st St. to SW 29th St. Additional work, where necessary, includes full-depth patching, curb & gutter replacement, and sidewalk ramp replacement.
- Current Status: Under construction
- Construction Schedule: 2024
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Funding: Citywide half-cent sales tax
- Contractor: Bettis Asphalt & Construction
Detours
Bettis Asphalt & Construction will be closing SW Topeka Blvd. from north of 29th St. to south of 27th St. for full-depth pavement replacement, curb and gutter construction, and mill and overlay work. This segment will be closed to all vehicular traffic and is anticipated to open to traffic in September. Signed detour routes are as follows:- NB Topeka Blvd. – from 37th St. and Topeka Blvd., east on 37th St. to Kansas Ave., then north to 21st St., then west to Topeka Blvd.
- SB Topeka Blvd. – from 21st St. and Topeka Blvd., east on 21st St. to Kansas Ave., then south to 37th St., then west to Topeka Blvd.
Public Meetings
- 07/17/2024 - Presentation (SW Topeka Blvd. & SW 21st St. Intersection – Project #701045.00)
- 05/15/2024 - Presentation (SW Topeka Blvd. 29th to 21st – Project #701031.00)
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.
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, Marvin Auditorium 101AB, 5:30 p.m.
This project consists of mill and overlay with full-depth patching and curb and gutter replacement, as warranted.
- Current Status: Design – Cook, Flatt & Strobel (CFS): Mike Morrissey
- Construction Schedule: 2025
- Budget: $400,000
- Funding: Citywide half-cent sales tax
The following roadways are slated for UBAS in 2024: SW/SE 6th Ave. from SW MacVicar Ave. to SE Monroe St.; SE Monroe St. from SE 6th Ave. to SE 10th Ave.; and SE Madison St. from SE 6th Ave. to SE 10th Ave. UBAS is thicker and more robust than microsurfacing and is a better choice for arterial roads.
- Current Status: Start date of September 3, 2024 (SE Monroe St.); Other locations to follow.
- Construction Schedule: Summer/Fall 2024
- Budget: $1,000,000
- Funding: Citywide half-cent sales tax
This project includes full depth patching of pavement with a complete mill and 2” asphalt overlay, as well as some replacement of curb & gutter, storm sewer pipe and inlets, sanitary sewer pipe, and waterline.
- Current Status: Under construction
- Construction Schedule: Start date of August 13, 2024 with completion by the end of 2024.
- Contractor: Bettis Asphalt
Public Meetings
- 08/01/2024 – Presentation
Contact the Public Works Department
If you want to connect with us – whether reporting a problem or simply asking a question – visit SeeClickFix online, or call us at 785-368-3801.