The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 17, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Local projects are: Rice County ‑ 56‑80 KA‑7331‑01 – U.S. 56, from the east city limits of Lyons east to the Rice/McPherson county line, crack repair, 14.5 miles, Pavement Pro’s LLC, McPherson, $135,974.60; Rush County ‑ 183‑83 KA‑7330‑01 – U.S. 183, from the Pawnee/Rush county line north to the south city limits of La Crosse, crack repair, 12.0 miles, Pavement Pro’s LLC, McPherson, $81,052.19.