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The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin work on two bridge replacement projects along K-4 in Saline County on Monday, March 3.
The first bridge replacement will take place at the K-4/I-135 junction near exit 82. To facilitate construction, I-135 will close at this location at 7 p.m. on March 4 for overnight bridge removal. Traffic will follow a signed detour using the ramps at exit 82. The highway is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on March 5. Additional overnight closures will be announced later to accommodate bridge beam installation.
For motorists traveling on K-4 in this area, a detour will be in place utilizing interchanges at exits 78 and 86.
The second bridge replacement project is set to take place east of the K-104/K-4 junction over Dry Creek. During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals, with speeds lowered through the work zone.
King Construction of Hesston has been awarded the $5.2 million contract to complete both bridge replacements. The new bridges are expected to open to traffic by November, with the entire project scheduled for completion in December.
KDOT reminds all motorists to remain alert and follow posted traffic signs in work zones. For real-time information on road conditions and construction updates across Kansas, visit KanDrive.gov or call 5-1-1.