Local, state and federal officials join KDOT to celebrate the opening of 69Express.

69Express Lanes opened to traffic. The new express lanes reduce congestion and provide travel-time reliability for drivers who choose to use them, allowing them to reach work, school and other…

KDOT and KTA conducted rigorous testing of 69Express tolling technology to confirm it would operate as expected when the express lanes open.

Construction gets underway. Work continues through the express lanes’ opening in early 2026 and project completion in mid‑2026.

Local, state and federal officials join KDOT in breaking ground on 69Express. Utility moves and other pre-construction work begins in December 2022, and construction begins in spring 2023.

KDOT continues its review and analysis of competing design-build teams’ proposals for constructing 69Express. US69 Express Constructors, a joint venture between Ames Construction and Emery Sapp & Sons, is selected…

KDOT will build all 11 noise walls proposed as part of 69Express. To be built, each of the proposed 11 noise walls had to receive 70% of the eligible votes.…

The U.S. Department of Transportation issues a FONSI (Finding of No Significant Impact). The FONSI clears the way for KDOT to move ahead with construction of 69Express.

Express lanes are selected as the Recommended Preferred Alternative for 69Express. It is determined that the express lanes best meet the Purpose and Need of the project, address congestion and…

KDOT completes the noise study required when a project like 69Express significantly expands or alters a highway’s alignment. Eleven locations are identified where noise wall construction may be warranted if…