Resurfacing on K-156 to Begin August 1

Beginning August 1, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a mill and overlay project on 10.7 miles of Kansas Highway 156 in Ellsworth County.

Work on K-156 will occur from the north city limits of Ellsworth and continue north to the Interstate 70 ramps.

During construction, flaggers and a pilot car will be used to direct one lane of traffic through the work zone at a reduced speed with the occasional lane closure while working on the I-70 ramps.

APAC-Kansas Inc., Shears Division, of Hutchinson is the prime contractor for this $3.6 million project, which is scheduled for completion by November, weather permitting.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.gov or call 511.

(Information courtesy KDOT.)