January 22, 2025

The Kansas Department of Transportation is committed to keeping the highways cleared when ice and snow impact the state, but staffing shortages continue to affect the agency, with not enough snowplow operators in many areas. These ongoing shortages could affect KDOT’s ability to clear snow and ice from highways in a timely manner. KDOT Director of Communications, Steve Hale, says they are asking for patience on the roads:

He added that salt, sand and other materials are fully stocked and pre-maintenance work on snow plows and other equipment is complete. KDOT is hiring. If you are looking for a job or need another, apply at “Kdotapp.Ksdot.gov/KDOTjobs” They will assist interested people in getting a CDL and provide training.