Kansas Department of Transportation

A project to seal 17 miles of U.S. 281 from Portis to U.S. 36 is scheduled to begin next week, weather permitting.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Minor delays should be expected during construction, not exceeding 15 minutes.

The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through the construction zone.

KDOT awarded this construction contract – totaling $190,000 – to Mid America Road Builders Inc. The project should be completed by early August, weather permitting.