Here's how close KDOT is to owning buildings it must raze to replace Polk-Quincy Viaduct

Most buildings that used to stand in the 100 blocks of S.W. Harrison and Van Buren are gone.The Kansas Department of Transportation has torn them down since September to clear the way for the replacement and realignment of downtown Topeka's Polk-Quincy Viaduct.KDOT appears to be nearing the end of its push to gain "total acquisition" of 41 properties in the area, including 28 it must acquire completely that have buildings on them.KDOT now owns 22 of those 28, and has a contract in place to acquire one other.