KDOT has confirmed they are incorporating our requested safety features into the K-68 expansion plans. I spent so many nights worrying about my neighbors on these roads but your support turned this around. We will keep a close eye on the construction to be sure everything stays on track.
November 29, 2021
Final supporters
Louisburg KS and surrounding community. As many of you may or may not know, KDOT is planning an expansion to 68 Hwy between 169 Hwy & 69 Hwy that includes a 4 lane expressway.
This Facebook page has been created to inform local citizens of KDOT's plan and gain support for a petition to request further safety measures be included in this build.
We petition KDOT to consider the following to minimize future hazards to human health as part of the project:
- A reduction of speed to 55 mph from just West of New Lancaster & 68 Hwy and Eastward onto to I-69 to prepare high speed traffic for residential areas
- Traffic control in the form of stop lights or a roundabout at New Lancaster & 68 Hwy to allow safe passage onto and off of 68 Hwy
- Turn lanes off of 68 Hwy for Northbound and Southbound accesses off of New Lancaster to avoid rear collisions with traffic at speed
https://www.ksdotike.org/Miami-County-K-68-Expansion
https://www.facebook.com/groups/371406234684009/
Updates
October 21, 2021
I have been hearing from so many of you who travel this stretch of highway every single day and fear for your families. These accounts keep me motivated because I know exactly how dangerous that intersection feels when I try to pull onto the road with my own kids in the car.
October 21, 2021
Seeing this momentum grow proves that our neighbors are just as worried about the safety of this stretch as I am. This growing response shows KDOT that we refuse to ignore the risks to our families on these roads. We are keeping this energy focused on getting those safety measures built.
Reached 100 supporters
October 21, 2021
6 Comments
My kids ride the bus on this route. The speed needs to come down. It is just too dangerous now.
They need to put turn lanes in at least. Trying to turn onto 68 is like playing russian roulette.
Living off 68 has become a nightmare. People fly through here like they are on the interstate. Need a light at New Lancaster before someone else gets hurt.
The school teacher has certainty been top of mind in all this and many of us remember that. Hopefully we can prevent this in the future in her honor. Thank you!
A high school teacher was killed there behind my school bus. Let's not forget her! I have also had many vehicles that did not slow down & stop for the caution light & stop sign. The highway patrol was called many times. This is a very serious issue and something needs to change.
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KDOT has confirmed they are incorporating our requested safety features into the K-68 expansion plans. I spent so many nights worrying about my neighbors on these roads but your support turned this around. We will keep a close eye on the construction to be sure everything stays on track.
November 29, 2021
Final supporters
Louisburg KS and surrounding community. As many of you may or may not know, KDOT is planning an expansion to 68 Hwy between 169 Hwy & 69 Hwy that includes a 4 lane expressway.
This Facebook page has been created to inform local citizens of KDOT's plan and gain support for a petition to request further safety measures be included in this build.
We petition KDOT to consider the following to minimize future hazards to human health as part of the project:
- A reduction of speed to 55 mph from just West of New Lancaster & 68 Hwy and Eastward onto to I-69 to prepare high speed traffic for residential areas
- Traffic control in the form of stop lights or a roundabout at New Lancaster & 68 Hwy to allow safe passage onto and off of 68 Hwy
- Turn lanes off of 68 Hwy for Northbound and Southbound accesses off of New Lancaster to avoid rear collisions with traffic at speed
https://www.ksdotike.org/Miami-County-K-68-Expansion
https://www.facebook.com/groups/371406234684009/
Updates
October 21, 2021
I have been hearing from so many of you who travel this stretch of highway every single day and fear for your families. These accounts keep me motivated because I know exactly how dangerous that intersection feels when I try to pull onto the road with my own kids in the car.
October 21, 2021
Seeing this momentum grow proves that our neighbors are just as worried about the safety of this stretch as I am. This growing response shows KDOT that we refuse to ignore the risks to our families on these roads. We are keeping this energy focused on getting those safety measures built.
Reached 100 supporters
October 21, 2021
6 Comments
I take this road every single day for work and it is scary. Way too many close calls at the intersection. Please do something!!!
My kids ride the bus on this route. The speed needs to come down. It is just too dangerous now.
They need to put turn lanes in at least. Trying to turn onto 68 is like playing russian roulette.
Living off 68 has become a nightmare. People fly through here like they are on the interstate. Need a light at New Lancaster before someone else gets hurt.
The school teacher has certainty been top of mind in all this and many of us remember that. Hopefully we can prevent this in the future in her honor. Thank you!
A high school teacher was killed there behind my school bus. Let's not forget her! I have also had many vehicles that did not slow down & stop for the caution light & stop sign. The highway patrol was called many times. This is a very serious issue and something needs to change.
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I take this road every single day for work and it is scary. Way too many close calls at the intersection. Please do something!!!