Local Consult meeting in Colby on Oct. 15 to focus on regional transportation priorities

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Oct. 6, 2025

Contact: Lisa Mussman | 785-874-8107

Local Consult meeting in Colby on Oct. 15 to focus on regional transportation priorities

The Kansas Department of Transportation is seeking input from the public on regional transportation priorities at Local Consult meetings across the state in October.

“Local Consult meetings are a great opportunity for those who use our highways to give feedback on the projects and improvements that are most important to them,” said District Three Engineer Jeff Stewart. “That feedback is important to help KDOT prioritize and identify projects that will best serve our communities.”

People in northwest Kansas (District 3) are invited to participate -

COLBY - 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15:

City Limits Convention Center, 2227 S. Range Ave.

Attendees will also hear about transportation investments being made in their area and learn about various grant funding programs available through KDOT.

People can attend other upcoming regional Local Consult meetings set for –

WICHITA - 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Oct. 8: Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N (metro area).

TOPEKA - 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 9: Maner Conference Centre, 1720 SW Western Ave. (northeast Kansas, District 1).

PRATT - 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13: Pratt Community College – Benson Education Center, 348 NE Sr 61 (south central Kansas, District 5).

LIBERAL - 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 14: Seward County Activity Center, 810 Stadium Rd. (southwest Kansas, District 6).

KANSAS CITY - 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21: Great Wolf Lodge, 10401 Cabela Dr. (metro area).

SALINA - 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 23: Tony's Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway (north central Kansas, District 2).

STATEWIDE VIRTUAL MEETING - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 28: Please register in advance – visit https://www.ksdot.gov/local-consult-2025 to attend the virtual meeting.

Local Consult meetings occur every two years to provide Kansans opportunities to ask questions and speak with local, state and federal officials about transportation needs across the state.

For more meeting or project information, please email KDOT.Engagement@ks.gov.