TOPEKA (KSNT) – The City of Topeka has released its list for this year’s upcoming public works projects.
The City of Topeka announced in a press release on Tuesday, March 24 that it has released its 2026 Public Works Project List. This list outlines big infrastructure improvement projects designed to enhance the local roads, sidewalks, stormwater systems and other parts of essential public services.
“Topeka’s infrastructure is the foundation of a safe and thriving community,” said Jason Tryon, Interim Public Works director. “Each year, we carefully prioritize projects that improve mobility, address aging infrastructure, and strengthen water utility systems across the city. These investments not only enhance day-to-day travel for residents but also help ensure our infrastructure remains reliable for years to come.”
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The City of Topeka shared in its list several Public Works projects set for 2026, along with three bigger projects that started last year and that are expected to be completed this year. The full list can be found below:
Projects that started before 2026
- Southwest Huntoon Street from Southwest Gage Boulevard to Harrison Street.
- Design phase with right-of-way easement acquisition and utility relocations planned for 2026. Development started for this in 2024.
- A public meeting for this project is set for 4:30 p.m. on March 25 at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library located at 1515 Southwest 10th Ave.
- Southwest Topeka Boulevard from Southwest 15th Street to Southwest 21st Street.
- Reconstruction, storm sewer replacement and waterline replacement. This project started in 2025.
- Southeast Sixth Avenue from Southeast Golden Avenue to Southeast Rice Road.
- Mill and overlay, select pavement panel replacement, select curb and gutter replacement, bridge repair, storm water rehabilitation or replacement. This started in 2025.
- Southwest Fairlawn Road from Southwest 23rd to Southwest 28th Street.
- Mill and overlay with full-depth patching as needed, select curb replacement, select sidewalk and ramp replacement or modernization, Shunga Bridge repair. This project also includes the complete reconstruction of the failing stormwater conveyance system. This project started in 2025.
New projects
- Southwest Topeka Boulevard from Southwest 29th Street to Southwest 37th Street.
- Rehabilitation, full reconstruction of 29th Street and 37th Street intersections, storm sewer replacement, sanitary sewer replacement, waterline replacement.
- A public meeting for this project is set for 5:30 p.m. on March 30 at Grace United Methodist Church located at 2627 SW Western Ave.
- Central Highland Park Neighborhood – second phase.
- Pavement reconstruction on Southeast Indiana Avenue from Southeast 21st Street to Southeast 25th Street.
- Oak Park Neighborhood-Southeast 42nd Street east of Adams Street.
- Mill and overlay with full-depth patching, select sidewalk replacement, select curb and gutter replacement and select stormwater replacement.
- Southwest 57th Street – U.S. 75 Highway to Topeka Boulevard.
- Heavy pavement rehabilitation or replacement within city limits.
You can find a full list of City of Topeka projects by clicking here.
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