K-7 reopens to traffic between U.S. 160 and K-102 in Cherokee County
K-7 reopens to traffic between U.S. 160 and K-102 in Cherokee County. Image provided by KDOT
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has reopened K-7 to traffic from U.S. 160 at Columbus north to K-102. This seven-mile section of K-7 had been closed for reconstruction since the spring of 2017.
The highway opening marks the completion of the 11-mile reconstruction of K-7 from U.S. 160 north to U.S. 400. Reconstruction of the northern four miles was completed in late 2016. The K-7 roadway has been widened to 44 feet, with 12-foot driving lanes and 10-foot shoulders. Project activity included major modifications to the highway alignment, undermine grouting and bridge repairs. Drivers are reminded to use caution and obey the posted speed limits.
Koss Construction Company of Topeka is contractor on the $34 million T-WORKS modernization project.