Pavement widening to begin along K-156 in Hodgeman County

A major construction project will begin the first week of November along K-156, starting 4 miles west of Jetmore and extending north 15 miles to 228 Road north of Hanston.

This 15-mile project will be completed in two phases. Construction will first take place from Jetmore to Hanston. The first phase includes work on drainage structures and reinforced concrete boxes. The contractor will have several crews working along K-156 at several locations. Temporary traffic signals will control some sections at different times. The traveling public can expect minimal delays during the first phase. KDOT will provide updates regarding impacts to the traveling public as construction progresses.

Venture Corporation of Great Bend is the contractor on this $21.5 million project, and it is expected to be completed by the end of December 2026, weather permitting.

For more information, contact David Ubel, Area Construction Manager, at (620) 682-7938 or Yazmin Moreno, KDOT Southwest Public Information Officer, at (620) 765-7080.

The map below shows the approximate location of the project in blue.