New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Headed to Kansas to Strengthen Roads, Bridges

Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced Kansas will receive $564,063,481 from the bipartisan infrastructure law (BIL) to strengthen roads, bridges, and tunnels across the state. In August, Davids released a fact sheet highlighting how the landmark legislation is delivering solutions for Kansas' most pressing infrastructure needs. She is the only member of the Kansas delegation to vote for the bill.

"The bipartisan infrastructure law is delivering historic investments to build safer, stronger, and smarter roadways in Kansas and across the entire country," said Davids. "This new funding will slash commute times, lower car repair costs, and support good-paying jobs. I'm proud to have voted to bring this funding home to Kansas and will continue partnering with state and local leaders to put these investments to work."

In Kansas, there are 1,321 bridges and over 1,995 miles of highway in poor condition. Kansas is expected to receive approximately $2.8 billion over five years in federal funding for highways and bridges from the BIL. To date, Kansas has been allocated over $1 billion in dedicated funding for highway and bridge projects in 2022.

The funding announced today comes from twelve initiatives under the Department of Transportation's (US DOT) Federal Highway Administration for the upcoming fiscal year. Kansas' allocation is part of a nearly $60 billion tranche from the Department of Transportation to support critical infrastructure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each state and territory will have the flexibility to determine how these funds can best address longstanding needs.

Communities across the country are already feeling the transformative impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:

• The Bridge Formula Program has supported repairs on over 2,400 bridges.
  • In Kansas' Third District, 21 bridges are rated "poor" by US DOT.
• The Highway Safety Improvement Program supported improvements on more than 5,300 projects, including a total of 155 roundabout projects throughout the country that will reduce the number of traffic conflict points.
  • Construction on I-35 between old US-56 and 119^th St, which scores highly on congestion and safety needs, was advanced due to BIL funding.
• The National Highway Performance Program has funded more than 6,000 projects to improve safety and efficiency nationwide.
  • The BIL is helping to fund the US 69 expansion project. It includes the US 69 / 167^th St Interchange, which is projected to see 30,000 vehicles daily by 2050 — a 450% increase from current levels.