14th Street Improvements
Initially constructed in 1950-51, NW 14th Street from Buckeye west was built as US Highway 40 bypass to skirt the Buckeye and NW 3rd Street residential and commercial districts.
Plans had been in the works for the reconstruction of 14th Street from Buckeye to just west of Vine Street. In early 2021 the City of Abilene submitted a project grant application to the newly formed KDOT cost-share program. The City was awarded a $1 million grant. The project was $3.5 million. It included constructing dedicated center turn lane with curb and gutter that transitions to 4 lanes and then joins the 5-lane configuration at the west Buckeye approach.
The project also included new sidewalk along the north side of 14th street and extending the existing sidewalk on the south side, some of which will be shared paths for pedestrians and bicyclists. Also included are additional street and walk lighting, and several hundred feet of improved storm drainage structures.
On August 16, 2024, the road portion of the project completed and was re-opened to traffic, with final work on the sidewalks and intersection of 14th Street and Mulberry to complete soon after.
Projects like this are great additions to our infrastructure and community!
The drone footage shared here was captured on August 21,2024, and shows the completed road traveling east and west. We thank the community for their patience during this robust improvement project!
Traveling West:
Traveling East:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The road opened on August 16th, but when will sidewalks and the Mulberry intersection be done?
Even though the road will be open to traffic, remainin construction will still be finished over the next several weeks. Please be mindful of construction workers and construction zones as you drive through. Updates will be posted as they become available.
This webpage is maintained by the City and will serve to keep the community informed of anticipated stages and important dates of this project. All dates are tentative and subject to change as the project progresses. Updates will be made directly to this site. It is encouraged to check back regularly or register for notifications to stay informed.
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Fases del proyecto
Actualizaciones del proyecto
14th Street Improvement Project Receives City Public Improvement Award
We are proud to announce that the 14th Street Improvements Project has received the City Public Improvement Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas. This award recognizes outstanding engineering projects in communities with populations between 5,000 and 19,999.
14th Street to Re-open August 16, 2024
Road will open from Buckeye to Washington by end of day
Nearing Completion!
Phase 2 road opening anticipated by end of week!
Cedar Street Opening Today!
North, South, and East Sides of Cedar and 14th Street Intersection Now Open!
Phase 1.5 Completes / Phase 2 Begins
Beginning Monday, April 29, 2024
Culvert/Walkway under 14th Street is Closed
Pedestrian closure only.
Main Cemetery Entrance to Re-open!
Beginning February 7, 2024, the main entrance will be OPEN!
Road Closure - Cedar to Buckeye
Phase 1.5 to begin November 27, 2023, closing Cedar to Buckeye.
SLOW DOWN! 20-mph Speed Limit!
SLOW DOWN! 20-mph Speed Limit!
14th Street Improvement Updates
14th Street Improvement Updates
Timeline Updates and New AMS Route
14th Street Improvement Updates
Abilene Middle School Drop-off and Pick-up Route
14th Street Improvement Updates
14th Street Construction expected to begin July 10, 2023
14th Street Construction expected to begin July 10, 2023
Fechas importantes
Phase 1 Begins
This phase will extend from the east middle school exit to the Emmanual Church entrance to the west.
This phase is expected to begin the week of July 10 and be completed no later than November 13, 2023.
Phase 1 Re-Opens!
Phase 1 in front of the middle school re-opened on November 13th. The area west of Vine remains closed and is anticipated to open soon.
The sidewalks on the north side of 14th street are still being worked on, but will not impede drivers.
Phase 1.5 Begins
Phase 1.5 to begin, weather permitting. This phase will extend from east of Cedar to Buckeye.
The south and west sides of the Cedar intersection will be open, with the north and east sides closed.
Access to Ike's Place and Budget Lodge Inn will be from the drive south of Donut Palace on Buckeye, as shown here:
Phase 1.5 Re-opens / Phase 2 Begins
Phase 2 is expected to begin Spring 2024 and completed by August 2024.
This phase will extend from the just east of the middle school exit to west of the interection of 14th and Cedar. Included will be the removal of the drainage/walk-way structure running underneath 14th street. A new pedestrian crossing will be located at Mulberry and 14th street, in addition to the existing Cedar and 14th street crossing.
Detailed aerial maps of the closures and anticipated dates can be found here: https://abilene-ks.civilspace.io/en/projects/14th-street-improvements/announcements/phase-1-5-completes-phase-2-begins
NW 14th Street Re-opens from Buckeye to Washington
NW 14th St. from Buckeye to Vine will open to traffic in both directions by the end of the day on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Entrances to schools and NW 14th St. from Vine to Washington will also be open at that time.
Even though the road will be open to traffic, some construction will still be finished over the next several weeks. Please be mindful of construction workers and construction zones as you drive through.