TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed and other community leaders Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the I-70 Polk-Quincy Viaduct project.
“While the Polk-Quincy viaduct has served the community for over 60 years, we are investing in a modern and more efficient I-70 that will better serve residents, businesses, and visitors well into the future,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “This project reflects the priorities of the IKE transportation program, focusing on long-term solutions that benefit Kansans and support future economic growth in Topeka and beyond.”
The Polk-Quincy Viaduct project extends along a 2.5-mile stretch of I-70 from Macvicar Avenue to 6th Avenue and local roadways in Topeka. The project will ultimately enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve connectivity to the surrounding communities.
“Breaking ground on the Polk-Quincy Viaduct project marks an important milestone for the State of Kansas, the City of Topeka, and the tens of thousands of motorists who travel I-70 daily,” said KDOT Secretary Calvin Reed. “Working together, KDOT and our partners are delivering a new corridor that will serve Kansans and travelers for generations to come.”
KDOT awarded the $239 million project, which is part of KDOT’s Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE), to Bettis Koss Construction – a joint venture between Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc. and Koss Construction Co., both of Topeka. Work is underway and will continue through late 2027, conditions permitting.
More information and future project updates can be found on the project website: ksdot.gov/i-70-polk-quincy.
