NEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation hosted an open house Thursday on the <a href="https://ike.ksdot.gov/us50-meridian-interchange-newton">proposed redesign of the U.S. 50 and Meridian interchange at Newton</a>.

<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/SMB4RTgLT8">KDOT is still taking public comment on the proposals</a>&nbsp;until May 17.

This interchange improvements and bridge replacement project is in the preliminary design phase and includes replacement of the U.S. 50 bridge over Meridian Road and the BNSF Railway southwest of Newton in Harvey County. 

Replacement of the existing bridge is necessary, as the structure is nearing the end of its useful design life. Additional benefits include reducing future maintenance and enhancing safety. 

This project was identified as a top regional priority during Local Consult community meetings in the fall of 2023. As a result, it has been selected for the IKE development pipeline. The project will move into the construction pipeline based on program funding and other needs throughout the state.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714764923661.jpeg" alt="KDOT held a meeting in Newton on Thursday, May 2 to talk about the U.S. 50 and Meridian interchange. Photo Courtesy City of Newton." />
 <figcaption>KDOT held a meeting in Newton on Thursday, May 2 to talk about the U.S. 50 and Meridian interchange. Photo Courtesy City of Newton.</figcaption>
 </figure>City of NewtonNEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation hosted an open house Thursday on the <a href="https://ike.ksdot.gov/us50-meridian-interchange-newton">proposed redesign of the U.S. 50 and Meridian interchange at Newton</a>.<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/SMB4RTgLT8">KDOT is still taking public comment on the proposals</a>&nbsp;until May 17.This interchange improvements and bridge replacement project is in the preliminary design phase and includes replacement of the U.S. 50 bridge over Meridian Road and the BNSF Railway southwest of Newton in Harvey County. Replacement of the existing bridge is necessary, as the structure is nearing the end of its useful design life. Additional benefits include reducing future maintenance and enhancing safety. This project was identified as a top regional priority during Local Consult community meetings in the fall of 2023. As a result, it has been selected for the IKE development pipeline. The project will move into the construction pipeline based on program funding and other needs throughout the state.<a href="https://hutchpost.com/download" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to download the Hutch Post mobile app. <a href="https://hutchpost.com/posts/5e73b532afae0f4d5f5d90ea" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;to sign up for the daily Hutch Post email news update.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Public meeting held on U.S. 50 and Meridian interchange