De Soto Local Road Improvements Project Named Outstanding Engineering Achievement

We're excited to share that the De Soto Local Road Improvements Project has been selected as the Outstanding Engineering Achievement project by the Eastern Chapter of the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers! This recognition highlights the exceptional collaboration, innovation, and impact of this multi-award-winning project, and we're proud to announce that it will now advance to complete for the state-level honor.

As the first-ever Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project in the history of the Kansas Department of Transportation, this project set a  new standard for innovation in infrastructure delivery across the state. The PDB method provided unmatched flexibility and efficiency, allowing the team to adapt to the rapid growth and evolving needs of the area, including the development of the adjacent Panasonic electronic vehicle battery manufacturing plant, all while meeting a demanding project timeline.

This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire project team and our shared commitment to delivering meaningful infrastructure solutions for Kansas communities.