The City of Arkansas City was recently informed that its application for a Surface Preservation project has been selected for funding as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) State Fiscal Year 2026 City Connecting Link Improvement Program. KDOT has allocated $400,000 for construction and construction engineering for the mill and overlay, pavement patching, and pavement marking on US-166 (West Madison Avenue) from the Arkansas River bridge to 8th Street. The city must contribute at least 10% plus any amount exceeding the allocated funds. It will also be responsible for all preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and utility costs.