The city of Wichita will move forward on three road projects around the city.
Look for improvements to 17th Street, from Broadway to I-135, which will cost the city just over $11.4 million. Improvements to Mt. Vernon, from Broadway to Southeast Boulevard, will cost $8.2 million. The cost for the two projects increased, as the bids were over budget, Union Pacific Railroad increased their permit fees and there are utility conflicts on Mt. Vernon. As a result, $700 thousand will be transferred from the East Kellogg Project to help cover the additional costs.
Improvements are also coming to Hoover Road, between 21st and 29th Street North. Construction will widen the roadway to three lanes, and add storm sewers and a multi-use path. Construction will begin in 2023.





