DE SOTO, KS — Clarkson Construction announces that the De Soto Local Road Improvements Progressive Design-Build Project has been honored as the 2024 Project of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers Kansas City Section (ASCE KC).
Led by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and designed by HDR, this project marked the first-ever progressive design-build project for KDOT, a collaborative approach that set the tone for innovation and efficiency throughout the process.
The project delivered vital infrastructure to support the new Panasonic Energy Co. electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, Kansas, which will drive regional economic growth for years to come. The project included:
- Over 4 miles of four-lane arterial streets
- Three multi-lane roundabouts
- Sidewalks
- Shared-use paths
- Two simple-span bridges
- Comprehensive utility upgrades, including storm sewer, water line, sanitary sewer, and lighting enhancements
Key components included the upgrade of West 103rd Street between Evening Star Road and the Lexington Avenue/K-10 interchange, along with a segment of Astra Parkway leading directly to the Panasonic site.
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Established in 1880, Clarkson Construction Company has been delivering innovative solutions to some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the Midwest. Now in its sixth generation, family-owned Clarkson Construction utilizes 21st century technology to connect communities and move them closer to the future.
