Governor Kelly, KDOT announce over $32.7M in federal funding awarded to Spring Hill for transportation infrastructure improvements

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH) today announced that the City of Spring Hill was awarded over $32.7 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) and the Railroad Crossing & Elimination (RCE) program. Funding from these two highly competitive federal transportation programs will be used to improve safety and mobility in one of Kansas' fastest-growing communities.

"Strong partnerships at the local, state and federal levels are empowering us make important investments in communities across the state," said Governor Laura Kelly. "The Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund are helping communities turn local priorities into successful projects, bringing federal dollars back to Kansas to improve safety and strengthening our infrastructure for years to come."

Through SS4A, Spring Hill was awarded $2.8 million to advance improvements along the 215th Street/South Street corridor, including a continuous ADA-accessible sidewalk, safer and more visible pedestrian crossings and intersection improvements designed to reduce vehicle conflicts.

Spring Hill was also awarded $29.9 million in RCE funds for the 191st Street Grade Separation Project, which will replace two existing at-grade BNSF crossings with grade-separated rail crossings. These improvements will eliminate vehicle-train conflict points, reduce traffic delays, improve freight movement and enhance community connectivity and mobility.

"The Build Kansas Fund makes it possible for small communities like ours to compete for federal funding. With our limited budget, we're thankful to have this partnership and community support with the State of Kansas," said Alysen Abel, Spring Hill City Engineer. "Both projects focus on safety in our growing community, and they'll make a lasting impact for our residents."

Combined with over $5.1 million in matching funds from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund (BKF), and over $3 million in local contributions, the total investment in Spring Hill for this round of infrastructure grants is more than $40.8 million. Spring Hill also received Grant Assistance Program funding from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub to assist with grant writing for these awards.

"In Kansas, infrastructure is integral to our economy. Funding necessary improvements or expansions for infrastructure can be challenging to many local governments, whether it be raising funds or navigating the grant process, which is why the Build Kansas Fund (BKF) and Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH) were created," said Rep. Troy Waymaster, House Appropriations Chairman. "The awarding of $32.7 million in federal funds to Spring Hill for multiple infrastructure projects highlights the success of this approach, combining the resourcefulness of the municipal government and local contributions with grant expertise from the KIH and matching state funds from the BKF. These new projects will pave a better future for Spring Hill and add to the growth of Kansas."

The Build Kansas Fund's $56.8 million state investment has provided the required match dollars for 113 federal grant awards of nearly $202 million across Kansas since 2024. That means every $1 of BKF investment returned more than $3 of federal investment. Currently, the Kansas Infrastructure Hub has 17 applications pending a federal decision.

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