K-61 Highway is now four-lane in both directions from Hutchinson all the way to I-135.
The McPherson County portion of the highway has been complete for sometime now, but the Reno County section has taken a lot longer because of the re-alignment of the highway from 30th to north of Medora.
With the highway complete, The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and Kansas Department of Transportation is planning a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the four lane enhancement project and the John Neal Memorial Highway on Monday August 10 at 11 am, at the field behind Union Valley Elementary School, 2501 E. 30th, which overlooks the new pedestrian bridge that crosses the highway just south of 30th.
A reception following the program will be held at the Visitor Center at Dillon Nature Center, 3002 East 30th.