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7 | Page November 2 5 I ssuemanaging construction cost inflation and addressing new concerns such as increased traffic when Kansas City hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup.%u201cWe will deliver every project in IKE%u2019s construction pipeline with the dedication and quality that Kansans expect from KDOT,%u201d Secretary Calvin Reed said. %u201cOur focus is on building a reliable transportation network for our communities, and we recognize that large-scale programs such as IKE must be able to adapt to be successful.%u201dAmong the affected projects are the K-10/South Lawrence Trafficway in Douglas County and the U.S. 54/East Kellogg Corridor in Sedgwick and Butler counties.Shifting the timeline on the west leg of the K-10/South Lawrence Trafficway from I-70 south to U.S. 40/6th Street in Douglas County allows for right-of-way acquisitions. This will reduce construction congestion around Lawrence during the World Cup in 2026.A new schedule for the U.S. 54/East Kellogg Corridor also accommodates needed pre-construction activities, including right-of-way acquisitions and utility relocations.%u201cThe ability to adjust IKE%u2019s timelines provides the flexibility to respond to challenges, maximize the value of every dollar invested and allows for consistent state contractor engagement,%u201d Deputy Secretary Greg Schieber said.KDOT will continue to provide updates on project timelines to keep the public informed.For more information and updates on IKE projects, visit ike.ksdot.gov.List of projects with adjusted timelines:District / Region Description Project Type ScopeOriginal Schedule (CY)Adjusted Schedule (CY)1 NortheastWest leg of the K-10/South Lawrence Trafficway from I70 south to U.S. 40 in Douglas CountyExpansion4-lane freeway, interchange improvements2025 20264 SoutheastK-7 from Girard to West 700th Avenue in Crawford County (Phase 2)ModernizationRehabilitate roadway, add shoulders and bridge replacement2025 20265 South CentralU.S. 54/Kellogg Ave. from I35/127th Street east to 159thStreet, Sedgwick/Butler counties (Phase 1)Expansion 6-lane expressway Q1 2025 Q4 20255 South CentralU.S. 160 from I-35 east to Osage Street in Oxford in Sumner CountyModernizationRehabilitate roadway and add shoulders2024 2026