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Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) maintains more
that 650,000 acres of highway right of way. That amounts to
a lot of grass to mow, brush to control and land to fertilize
and maintain. Some of this roadside land is located in the
medians of divided highways and the interiors of interchanges.
Some of it borders homes and businesses. To be a "good neighbor,"
KDOT works closely with the Department of Wildlife and Parks,
the Natural Resource Conservation Service, and conservation
groups to develop a responsive roadside management program.
This program has benefited many. Some of the major benefits
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- Fewer accidents by departmental mowers on dangerous slopes
- Reduced mowing
- Saves money for taxpayers and KDOT
- Pleasing roadside appearance
- Less erosion of roadsides
- Restricts growth of unwanted vegetation
- Provides cover for small wildlife
KDOT spends approximately 4 million dollars
annually on mowing. It is done for safety, vegetation control,
improved drainage, and aesthetic reasons.
Kansas Department of Transportation
700 S.W. Harrison Street
Topeka, KS 66603-3754
Construction and Maintenance:
(785)296-3576 |
"...to provide a statewide transportation system to meet the needs of Kansas."
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