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Infrastructure committee approves multiple pavement, overlay and utilities projects including $2M river work
Summary
The committee approved a series of capital construction projects (mill/overlays, reconstructions and utility work), including a $2 million river weir crest cap amendment and several scheduled street overlays and reconstructions; staff will hold neighborhood meetings for larger projects and coordinate detours and emergency access.
The Topeka City Public Infrastructure Committee approved a slate of construction projects and budget actions on March 17, 2026, voting to advance multiple pavement and utility efforts that city staff said are scheduled to begin this summer or fall.
Key approvals and details:
• Action 4A — UBASS program (Waker/"WMaker" Road): The committee approved a resolution to proceed with ultra‑thin bonded asphaltic surface (UBASS) work on sections of Waker/WMaker Road (10th Street to I‑470 and 21st to 29th). Staff described UBASS as a 5/8‑inch overlay and said additional locations (California from I‑7 to 10th; Northeast Quincy; Northeast Morris) may be added depending on bid results. Work is anticipated to start in July and is being bid for nighttime construction where feasible.
• Action 4B — Mill and overlay on Lower Silver Lake Road: The committee approved a mill‑and‑overlay project with a target…
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