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The Kansas Department of Transportation has submitted a letter to Junction City and Geary County officials updating the Taylor Road project. That includes replacement of an aging bridge over I-70 with the potential opportunity for a new interchange.
KDOT Deputy Secretary Vanessa Lamoreaux said that they continue to work with Junction City and Geary County on future planning and local infrastructure needs in this area but they are not not aware of any confirmed developments within the project area.
She noted that due to the aging condition of the Taylor Road bridge, replacement is necessary. Plans for the replacement are moving forward and if development of the area occurs there is the opportunity to prepare a future interchange. However no decision regarding an interchange has been made.
Lamoreaux said that they recognize the impact this work may have on nearby landowners and will stay engaged as the project moves forward. The proposed bridge replacement and preparation for a future interchange could require the acquisition of additional property. That could include right-of-way, access control and permanent and / or temporary easements. If your property is impacted you will be contacted by a KDOT right-of-way representative once the design footprint has been established. That outreach is expected to occur in late 2025.
The next community update from KDOT is expected to occur in the spring of 2025.
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