The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place on June 17 in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.

Local project approved was Pawnee - Bridge over Ash Creek located 3.0 miles north and 2.5 miles east of Larned, bridge replacement, 0.1 mile, L & M Contractors Inc., Great Bend, $529,495.50