Project: US-400 Parsons Bypass

Summary

Parsons Bypass re-routes US 400 from Parson's downtown through farmland north of downtown. The bypass completes an upgraded "Super Two" route between Parsons and Wichita, providing a high-speed alternative to Parson's Main Street for vehicles using the US 400 corridor.

Characteristics and Setting

Classification/Type Bypass (around Community)
Transportation Mode Highway
Usage 19,572
Length (mi) 10.90
Economic Distress 0.70
Population Density (ppl/sq mi) 34
Population Growth Rate (%) -0.4%
Employment Growth Rate (%) -0.1%
Market Size 13,025
Airport Travel Distance (mi) 68.1333
Topography 4

Geography

Region Great Lakes / Plains
State KS
County Labette
City Parsons
Urban/Class Level Rural
Local Area N/A
Impact Area N/A
Transportation System Highway

Timing

Initial Study Date 1999
Post Construction Study Date 2008
Construction Start Date 2000
Construction End Date 2004
Months Duration N/A

Costs

Project Year of Expenditure (YOE) 2004
Planned Cost (YOE $) N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $) $27,500,000
Actual Cost (2022$) $54,709,800

Pre/Post Conditions

NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$

Transportation

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Impacts

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Narrative

US-400 Parsons Bypass

Attachments

Transportation Infrastructure Investments and Economic Growth - Five KS Case Studies