Kansas Transportation Projects

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced eleven Department of Transportation grants for rural airports in south central Kansas. Funding for these grants comes from the CARES Act Congress passed in late March.  "The plains of Kansas are no stranger to aviation, and these grants for airports throughout our District will provide needed funding during these challenging… Read more »

WICHITA – Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced new funding for airports in Kansas, made available as part of the CARES Act. Over $53 million in grants from the US Department of Transportation will be distributed to 80 airports in Kansas. Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport will receive more than $11.3 million in CARES Act grants. “Airports in Kansas and across the… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $7 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the FAA to the City of Newton to reconstruct the taxiway at the Newton City-County Airport.  “While rail traffic is a visible mode of transpiration in and around Newton, air traffic continues to be vital to our region,” said Rep. Estes. “The grant from the FAA recognizes… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced a $14 million grant today from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the City of Wichita to improve many transportation services through a multimodal transportation facility. The center will contain transit amenities to handle connections from commuter service and connect to the downtown circulator and transfer points to routes… Read more »

WASHINGTON— Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announced investment to improve electric infrastructure in south central Kansas. The $6.5 million Rural Development loan will fund 79 miles of new or improved line and $39,600 in smart grid technology to improve efficiency and security. Counties in the Fourth District impacted by this… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded a grant awarded today to the city of Sedan by the Rural Development office within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The $400,000 grant will replace water lines across Sedan, including some of the city's original lead pipes installed in 1935. "This is great news for Sedan and Chautauqua County," said Rep. Estes. "Water… Read more »

WASHINGTON—Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded a grant awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport. The $6.6 million grant will go toward repairing and improving the airport’s runways. "As Kansas’ largest commercial airport, Eisenhower is critical for our region’s transportation needs, connectivity and overall economy,"… Read more »