Beginning Monday, April 15, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on the first of two phases of a resurfacing project on K-57 and U.S. 77 in Geary County.
During the first phase, the contractor will patch concrete on the four-lane section of K-57, just north of 18th street in Junction City. Work during this phase of construction is scheduled for completion in early May.
KDOT said that during the second phase of construction, which is scheduled to begin immediately after the first phase, K-57 and U.S. 77 will be resurfaced in the following locations: (See attached map.)
• K-57: From just north of the 18th Street/K-57 junction to the south U.S. 77/K-57 junction in Junction City.
• U.S. 77: The half-mile stretch spanning either side of the U.S. 77/Rucker Road intersection.
• U.S. 77: Continuing north 700 feet from the U.S. 77/Lacy Drive junction.
At the location of construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Drivers should expect minimal delays.
Shilling Construction Co., of Manhattan is the prime contractor and has scheduled all work for this $2.06 million project to be completed by June, weather permitting.
Ashley Perez
KDOT release