KDOT said the start of the U.S. 40 ( East 6th Street Viaduct ) business bridge replacement project in Junction City has been delayed due to a conflict with utilities. The plan is for the work on the bridge to begin in early August.

The project will close a portion of U.S. 40 Business between Union Pacific Railroad and Monroe Street. During construction the roadway will be closed, and traffic will follow a signed detour utilizing I-70. A single lane in each direction is expected to reopen by Nov. 2023. Complete bridge replacement is expected to be finished by June 2024.

King Construction, Inc., Hesston, is&nbsp; the primary contractor for this $15.9 million project.

KDOT said the start of the U.S. 40 ( East 6th Street Viaduct ) business bridge replacement project in Junction City has been delayed due to a conflict with utilities. The plan is for the work on the bridge to begin in early August.The project will close a portion of U.S. 40 Business between Union Pacific Railroad and Monroe Street. During construction the roadway will be closed, and traffic will follow a signed detour utilizing I-70. A single lane in each direction is expected to reopen by Nov. 2023. Complete bridge replacement is expected to be finished by June 2024.King Construction, Inc., Hesston, is&nbsp; the primary contractor for this $15.9 million project.

KDOT confirms delay on U.S 40 business bridge project