The repaving of a section of U.S. 281 in Russell County is scheduled to start Tuesday, September 4.

The work will begin at the Barton/Russell County line and continuing north to the I-70 interchange.

Flaggers and a pilot car operation will guide one-lane traffic through the work zone during daylight hours.

KDOT awarded the construction contract  – totaling approximately $1,322,960 – to Venture Corporation, of Great Bend.

Weather permitting, this construction job will be complete by late September.