On this date back in 2023 a rare November snow storm impacted much of Southern KS a few days after Thanksgiving. Parts of the Flint Hills received over a foot of snow! Wichita received 7.8 inches, which was the 2nd highest one day November snowfall total on record. #kswx

CHECK KanDrive.gov BEFORE TRAVELING - Early forecasts show the possibility of inclement weather affecting parts of Kansas this holiday weekend. If it does, KDOT is ready to treat roadways - ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

Railroad crossings on K-47 and K-126 will be closed on consecutive days this week for repairs. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

KDOT will host a public open house Dec. 11 in Altamont for U.S. 160 improvements: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…...

KDOT crew members from the Fort Scott Subarea shared their holiday spirit on Thursday night by participating in the annual Fort Scott Christmas Parade. The employees jazzed up a dump truck with lots of decorations, bright lights and a tree.

REMINDER: KDOT will host a public open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, in the Altamont City Parks building. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

The KDOT Area Two office in Garnett had a chili cook-off and farewell reception for Linda Huettenmueller on Tuesday. Huettenmueller is leaving after five years of service with KDOT. James Holding won the chili cook-off.

U.S. 69 bridge repairs are complete in Fort Scott. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

High winds are expected to impact travel. Our partners at the KS Highway Patrol have some safety tips that could help keep you safe if you encounter blowing dust. Check kandrive.gov for updated road conditions. #PullOffLightsOut #KSWX Full Story: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

KDOT District Four had its annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Chanute. Retirees and current employees and their families attended.

KDOT District Four had its annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Chanute. Retirees and current employees and their families attended.

KDOT District Four had its annual Christmas dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Chanute. Retirees and current employees and their families attended.

KDOT is hiring a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee in Eureka. Apply here: jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg…

The Kansas Department of Transportation is temporarily closing the Trading Post rest area on U.S. 69 near K-52 in Linn County so a water line can be repaired. Work is in progress and could be done as soon as Friday afternoon or Friday evening.

As we drive closer to 2026, let's look back at some of the biggest Kansas transportation moments in 2025! KDOT is committed to keeping Kansans moving forward! #HappyNewYear

A DUI is a terrible start to a shiny new year! Designate before you celebrate! Your decision could save lives, perhaps even your own. #DriveSober hand the keys over.

Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a field survey to gather information necessary for proposed pavement rehabilitation south of Humboldt in Allen County. The survey of U.S. 169 will start at 1150th Road and go north 3.5 miles.

EPA posted frequently asked questions with answers related to the undetermined liquid spilled on U.S. 59 (Maple Street) in Garnett last week. See the document here: response.epa.gov/sites/17147/fi…

The EPA has updated its frequently asked questions posting relating to the spill on U.S. 59 in Garnett. It can be found here: response.epa.gov/sites/17147/fi…

A KDOT survey crew will be working now through March on a 3.5- mile stretch of the U.S. 169 corridor between Chanute and Humboldt in Allen County. Drive with care, and please give them room to safely work. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…