KDOT Southeast Kansas

05/27/2026

Work will begin the week of June 1 on reconstructing U.S. 54 (Madison Avenue) in Iola in Allen County. Read more here: https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6297/390?widgetId=3511

05/20/2026

KDOT has completed emergency repairs and reopened the K-7 bridge over Mill Creek on May 20. Read more here: https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6274/390?widgetId=3511 #!/

05/20/2026

UPDATE: K-31 has reopened because the floodwater has receded. Drive with care.

Because of flooding, K-31 in Bourbon County is closed between K-7 and U.S. 69. Please find another route. Turn around. Don’t drown.

05/19/2026

Because of flooding, K-31 in Bourbon County is closed between K-7 and U.S. 69. Please find another route. Turn around. Don’t drown.

05/18/2026

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

UPDATE: The rest area at Trading Post has reopened, and the water line has been repaired.

The Trading Post rest area on K-52 at the U.S. 69 and K-52 junction in Linn County will be closed until further notice because of a water line issue. The parking lot remains open, but the building is closed.

05/15/2026

Is your motorcycle maintenance up to speed? 🏍️ 💨 Run through this checklist before you hit the road ✔️:
💡 Check your tire pressure and tread depth, brakes, headlights, signals, and fluid levels.
👀 Look for signs of oil or gas leaks under your motorcycle.
🧳 Secure and balance your cargo load — make adjustments to accommodate the extra weight.

05/15/2026

Planning a road trip? You can help protect Kansas waterways with two simple steps:
· Wash your car at a commercial car wash. They often recycle water and send the rest to a treatment plant.
· Check for and fix any fluid leaks.
Small changes can make a big difference! Check out https://www.ksdot.gov/programs/stormwater-management/pollution-prevention for more pollution prevention ideas.

05/15/2026

KDOT has begun the first of two mill and overlay projects this week with the first project taking place in Labette County. Work should be done in mid-July. The second project will then start from Chetopa to Baxter Springs. Read more here: https://www.ksdot.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6260/390?widgetId=3511 #!/