KANSAS (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday that seven transportation projects will receive nearly $6 million as part of a cost-share program. The projects will also be using $9.8 million in community matching funds, bringing the total investment to over $15 million, according to a press release from the Office of the Governor. “Infrastructure projects funded through the Cost Share Program aren’t just about roads and bridges; they are about increasing job growth and retention and strengthening the economic climate across Kansas,” Kelly said. “By leveraging this partnership with KDOT, communities are able to address necessary, long-term solutions to their local transportation issues.” Kansas minimum wage being left in the dust The Kansas Department of Transportation's Cost Share Program is part of Kelly's 10-year Eisenhower Transportation Program also known as IKE. Since starting the program in 2019, more than $152 million in state funds and $125 million in local matching funds have gone to 186 projects across the state. The fall 2024 Cost Share recipients are: City of Andale – Andale Roadway revitalization. City of Beloit – North Walnut Street, Gaylord Street and North Hersey Avenue street improvements. City of Coffeyville – Eighth Street mill and overlay project. City of Colby – Country Club Drive improvement – phase 2. City of Edgerton – East 2nd Street improvement project. City of Haven – Industrial Avenue and Scotts Drive improvements. Ford County – 113 Road reconstruction and expansion. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.