The Kansas Department of Transportation announced this week the approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Jan. 18, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

District Three — Northwest

Russell — 281 84 KA 6639 01 — U.S. 281, from the Barton/Russell county line north to the south city limits of Russell, ultra thin bonded asphalt surfacing, 11.7 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend, $2,539,583.60.

Smith — 281 92 KA 3937 01 — U.S. 281, bridge #021 over Lindley Creek, located approximately 686 feet west of the Osborne County line, bridge replacement, L & M Contractors Inc., Great Bend, Kansas, $1,876,892.18

District Six — Southwest

Finney — 23 28 KA 6880 01 — K 23, from the west K 23/K 156 junction north to the Finney/Lane county line, milling and overlay, 14.1 miles, Venture Corporation, Great Bend $7,674,167.50.