KDOT CCLIP Project

The Kansas Department of Transportation City Connection Link Improvement Program (CCLIP) is a federal and state-funded program that provides funds to cities to address deficiencies or improve a City Connecting Link on the State Highway System. A City Connecting Link is defined as any routing of the State Highway System that is located within the corporate limits of a City. All City Connecting Links are eligible under this program except those on the Interstate System and fully controlled access sections on the Freeway System.

Abilene has been awarded $300,000 for fiscal year 2023, $300,000 for fiscal year 2024, and $400,000 for fiscal year 2025.

Press Release - FY 2023
Press Release - FY 2024
Press Release - FY 2025

Under the CCLIP, a city is required to contribute up to 25 percent of the project cost based on its population, though some cities contribute significantly more. Cities under 2,500 in population aren’t required to provide a match.

2025 CCLIP Project: K-15 from UPRR to NW 5th

The City has initiated planning for the 2025 CCLIP Project to continue improvements to K-15/Buckeye Ave. This project will extend from the Union Pacific Railroad to NW 5th Street. The planning phase is the first of many steps in such a project. City staff initially publicized four design concepts for this area, and after considering public feedback, the chosen design concept was presented for final approval at the City Commission meeting on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Click here to view enlarged image of this conceptual plan.

Design Consideration:

Once a design is approved, several additional steps will follow, which will be detailed in the timeline on this page. These steps include City Commission meetings, bid solicitations, bid awards, and information on project scope, funding, and timelines.

We will continue to update this page with the latest developments. We encourage you to check back regularly or sign up for notifications to stay informed.

For questions or concerns, please contact City Manager Ron Marsh at ron@abilenecityhall.com or 785-263-2550.

Drone footage of K-15 as it is today from UPRR to NW 5th

Traveling North: July 16, 2024

Traveling South: July 16, 2024

2023-2024 CCLIP Project: K-15 from SW 6th to UPRR

Drone footage of the completed project. This project completed in June 2024.

Information shared during this project is available on the Community Engagement Dashboard: https://abilene-ks.civilspace.io/en/projects/2023-2024-kdot-cclip-project

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.