By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Contractors will be working around Hays this week to fix failing bicycle route markings.

According to Assistant Director of Public Works John Braun, there were approximately 50 bike lane symbols and about 200 feet of the lines that make up the bike lanes that have failed.

A portion of the markings the contractor is touching up are ones with some pieces that are deteriorating or peeling off.

Braun said the markings had a six-month guarantee and after the Kansas Department of Transportation had inspected the markings, KDOT found some issues and the contractor was called back to fix the markings.

The project was completed by KDOT and they have certain standards each project must meet. There is a 180-day observation period, according to Braun, where the contractor will have to come in and replace deficiencies or failures.

According to the city, areas of work include, but may not be limited to: Elm Street from 2nd to 12th, Main Street from 13th to 21st, Allen from 8th to 13th, 22nd Street from Vine to Canterbury, General Custer from 13th to 22nd, and the 32nd and 33rd and Vine area.

Some of the work will take place in the evening and into the night to avoid times when traffic is heavy in those areas.