Numerous construction projects are under way in Junction City, but we checked on two of note in the Public Works section of the city manager's 515 report this week.
6th St. Bridge Project:
KDOT held a Utility Coordination Meeting on July 19 to determine the status of all Utilities, who was in conflict and the timelines on relocation. King Construction waiting on UPPR for demo plan to be approved. Work is also waiting on Evergy, Lumen and AT&T to relocate their utilities.
Closure of the bridge could be sometime in August depending on UPPR and the Utilities being moved.
K-18 & Karns Roundabout:
On the K-18 roundabout on the west side of the city the Karns Dr. intersection has already opened on the south side. Work is getting closer to completion on the Blue Jay Way intersection on the north side.
The roundabout is open for traffic and the Middle School traffic will be able to use Karns Dr. Unfortunately Blue Jay Way from the roundabout is still closed due to a traffic sign needing to be installed. Blue Jay Way should be open to traffic by Monday August 22nd.
Pavement markings and pedesrtrian markings have been completed. The street lights on the roundabout are now working.