Kansas Department of Transportation: Adopt-A-Highway Program

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ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

Take an active role to keep your state clean - participate in the Adopt-A-Highway program. The Kansas Department of Transportation started the Adopt-A-Highway program in December 1989, with the first pick ups starting in April 1990. Participation in the program ranges from church and civic organizations, clubs, families, youth groups, employees from businesses, and much more.

Why should highways be adopted?: Litter pollutes the land and waterways in Kansas and can be harmful to people and animals. Adopting a highway helps the environment, saves tax dollars, and gives non-profit groups a chance to get involved in the community. It is up to us to be responsible and keep our state looking great.
Who can adopt a highway?: Any non-profit group that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color or sex. Group members must be at least 11 years old and have adequate adult supervision.
What is required of participating groups?: Groups agree to remove litter at least three times a year for a two-year period at their convenience. There's no cost to a group that joins the program - all we request is your time and efforts. KDOT places the signs marking each group's section of highway and provides the safety vests and trash bags.
Where is highway available to adopt?: There are urban and rural sections of highway available to adopt throughout the state. Please contact the KDOT office listed below which is closest to you.
How can our group adopt a highway?: Please fill out the attached application form and send it to the nearest KDOT office. Groups may be put on a waiting list if they are interested in a particular area that is already adopted.
How long are the sections of highway?: Most sections are two miles in length. Some groups request three-mile sections in rural areas and some groups may adopt a one-mile stretch in urban areas. We work with each group to try and fit their needs. We encourage groups to plan an extra-curricular activity on their clean-up day. Many groups plan a picnic after they clean along the highway in order to combine work and fun.
Adopt-A-Highway Forms: Adopt-A-Highway Application and Agreement
Adopt-A-Highway Release and Consent Form
Adopt-A-Highway Renewal Form

Listed below are the KDOT offices to call in your area if you are interested in joining the Adopt-A-Highway program.

Thanks for your interest in the Kansas Adopt-A-Highway program!!

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To adopt a section of highway,

KDOT phone numbers listed below

(Just ask for the Adopt-A-Highway coordinator in the KDOT office located closest to you.)

Northeast Kansas

KDOT Area One Office

1686 1st Avenue East
Horton, KS 66439-0151
(785)486-2142

KDOT Area Two Office

322 S. Martin
Osage City, KS 66523-0212
(785)528-3128

KDOT Area Three Office

650 N k-7 Hwy
Bonner Springs , KS 66012-1736
(913)721-2960

KDOT Area Four Office

101 Gage Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66606-2021
(785)296-2291

KDOT Area Five Office

1425 W. U.S. 24
Wamego, KS 66436-0228
(785)456-2353

KDOT Area Six Office

1290 S Enterprise
Olathe, KS, 66061-5355
(913)764-0987

KDOT District One Office

121 W 21st St
Topeka,KS 66605
(785)296-3881

North Central Kansas

KDOT District Two Office

1006 N. Third
Salina, KS 67402-0857
(785)823-3754

KDOT Area One Office

731 W. Crawford
Clay Center, KS 67432-0330
(785)632-3108

KDOT Area Two

E. on U.S. 36
Mankato, KS 66956-0220
(785)378-3166

KDOT Area Three Office

U.S. 56 & Cedar St.
Marion, KS 66861-0236
(620)382-3717

KDOT Area Four Office

1 blk. W. of K-14. K-140 jct.
Ellsworth, KS 67439-0147
(785)472-4447

Northwest Kansas

District Three Office

312 S. Second
Norton, KS 67654-0350
(785)877-3315

KDOT Area One Office

501 S. Highway 183
Phillipsburg, KS 67661-0268
(785)543-2163

KDOT Area Two Office

P.O. Box 156
Atwood, KS 67730-0156
(785)626-3258

KDOT Area Three Office

22nd & Vine
Hays, KS 67601-0760
(785)625-9718

KDOT Area Four Office

Jct. U.S. 40 & U.S. 183
Oakley, KS 67748-0130
(785)672-3113

Southeast Kansas

KDOT District Four Office

411 W. Fourteenth
Chanute, KS 66720-0498
(620)431-1000

KDOT Area One Office

1720 N. State
Iola, KS 66749-0366
(620)365-2161

KDOT Area Two Office

Jct. U.S. 59 and K-31
Garnett, KS 66032-0325
(785)448-5446

KDOT Area Three Office

3097 W. Main
Independence, KS 67301-0884
(620) 331-3760

KDOT Area Four Office

1813 W. 4th
Pittsburg, KS 66762-0104
(620)231-7560

South Central Kansas

District Five Office

500 N. Hendricks
Hutchinson, KS 67504-0769
(620)663-3361

KDOT Area One Office

309 Iowa
Pratt, KS 67124-0409
(620)672-7494

KDOT Area Two Office

205 Oil Hill Road
El Dorado, KS 67042-0888
(316)321-3370

KDOT Area Three Office

4501 W. 9th
Winfield, KS 67156-0639
(620)221-3370

KDOT Area Four Office

E. On Hwy 56 & Kiowa Road
Great Bend, KS 67530-0086
(620)793-5408

KDOT Area Five Office

3200 East 45th St. North
Wichita, KS 67220-1432
(316)744-1271

Southwest Kansas

KDOT District Six Office

121 N. Campus Drive
Garden City, KS 67846-0619
(620)276-3241

KDOT Area Two Office

P.O. Box 362
Ulysses, KS 67880-0362
(620)624-4451

KDOT Area One Office

N. of Syracuse on Main St.
Syracuse, KS 67878-1417
(620)384-7821

KDOT Area Three Office

2501 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801-0729
(620)227-6122