County Road 30: Leavenworth County wins $6.2 million federal funding; Build Kansas application could reduce local match

County staff reported that Leavenworth County received $6,200,000 in congressionally directed federal funding for County Road 30, secured through the federal transportation package with assistance from Senator Jerry Moran’s office. Staff said the county applied for Build Kansas funds that could add about $1,450,000 and bring construction funding close to fully covering the phase cost depending on inflation.

Staff outlined the financial implications: the Build Kansas program requires the county to pay 5% of a 20% federal match calculation, which staff estimated would leave roughly $77,000 to the county for the $8.3 million project phase. Staff cautioned that the county remains responsible for engineering, construction engineering, right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation; those additional costs could result in county expenses of approximately $3,000,000 across phases.

Why it matters: If Build Kansas funds are awarded, the county could complete a four-mile stretch of roadway that would, together with an already-under-construction segment, pave nearly the full north–south corridor between K-16 and K-92. Commissioners praised staff's grant work and noted the project could significantly change travel and development patterns on the county's west side.

Next steps: Staff will pursue the Build Kansas award and continue design and right-of-way activities; the timeline and final county obligations will depend on the grant decision and upcoming construction bids.

Ending: Commissioners thanked staff for grant work; the project remains in the design and funding-confirmation stage.