On Monday, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a mill and overlay on Kansas Highway 18 (K-18) in Ottawa County.
Work on K-18 will begin at the Dickinson/Ottawa County line and continue west to old U.S. 81/170th Road, for approximately 14.5 miles.
Drivers should expect a delay of up to 15 minutes and plan extra time in their travel schedules. Construction will occur during daylight hours and traffic will be reduced to one 12-foot lane following a pilot car through the work zone.
The prime contractor, Shilling Construction Co. of Manhattan, has scheduled this $2 million project to be completed in July, weather permitting.
KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approach and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.