T-WORKS

Economic troubles have delayed the state’s ten year, $8 billion program aimed at expanding and preserving Kansas highways.

The Iversons believe state budget cuts have led to corner-cutting on a highway project near their home.

A research group warns that Kansas roads and bridges are in jeopardy because state lawmakers keep borrowing money from the state highway fund to use for other expenses.

A new poll suggests a majority of Kansan voters support full funding for the state's 10-year, comprehensive transportation program - and most don't want that money diverted to fund other state priorities.