City leaders consider adding new Kansas Turnpike interchange

Topeka City leaders are are moving forward with plans to give Topeka commuters more options on the Kansas Turnpike. Topeka City Council is pairing up with the Kansas Turnpike Authority to create a concept study to add an interchange to the turnpike near 29th and California Ave. This project is estimated to cost around $20 million. At their last meeting, Topeka City Council approved paying $125,000 to the Kansas Turnpike Authority to help fund the study. This would be one of two interchanges proposed for the Topeka area.
Source: KSNT 27 News