HILL CITY — The Kansas Department of Transportation expects work to begin in late August, weather permitting, on a bridge repair project along U.S. 283 in Graham County.

Crews will be repairing expansion joints on the South Fork Solomon River Bridge located approximately 1 mile south of the U.S. 283 and 24 junction near Hill City. Traffic will be restricted to one lane and controlled by temporary traffic signals. Minor delays, not exceeding 15 minutes, should be expected. A 14-foot width restriction and a 17-foot height restriction will also be in effect and no large structures of super loads will be permitted through the construction zone. KDOT urges all motorists to slow down, obey the warning signs and “Give ‘em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through construction zones.

KDOT awarded the construction contract, totaling $113,000 to King Construction of Hesston. Work is expected to be completed in late October, weather permitting.

For more information on the bridge repairs, contact KDOT area construction engineer Nick Rogers at (785) 625-9718.