KDOT Cost Share Program Provides Assistance for Long-Term Solution
Miltonvale’s project repaired historic brick streets and improved sidewalk accessibility, curbing, drainage issues, and more. (Courtesy Photo)
After completing a major project to update problematic waterline infrastructure, the City of Miltonvale was ready to turn its attention to finding a long-term solution to improving its streets.
The city explored options and ultimately learned that it was awarded a $600,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation Cost Share Program in Spring 2021. The project included addressing safety issues on the historic downtown brick streets, replacing dangerous curb/gutter and sidewalks in front of downtown businesses, and replacing two dangerous intersections.
Although substantial completion of the project was nearly two years ago, residents and businesses continue to appreciate its long-term benefits.
“The project encompasses several street issues in the community, all of which were in need of critical repairs,” said Darla Bebber, former Miltonvale City Clerk who was on staff when the project was completed. “Every resident in our community has benefited from the project, which would not have been possible without the KDOT grant involvement.”
Other non-funding project partners included project engineer CES Group, Inc., and contractor Jadwin Construction & Development, LLC. The NCRPC provided planning assistance, grant writing, and project administration.
“We worked with NCRPC staff to put together a game plan and project that would best prioritize the needs of our community and budget,” Bebber said.
KDOT opens the Cost Share program for applications twice a year, generally in the fall and spring. Several other communities in the region have received funding in recent years. Learn more about the KDOT Cost Share program or view past award lists.
This article appeared in the December 2025 NCRPC Newsletter.
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