By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Road crews in Ellis County will begin an asphalt overlay project on Old U.S. 40 on Wednesday.

Ellis County Public Works Office Manager Rick Rupp said crews will begin work on an asphalt overlay project on Old U.S. 40 between Yocemento and Ellis on June 1.

According to Rupp, traffic in the construction zone will be reduced to one lane until the work is completed.

Those traveling in the area should allow extra time to arrive at the destination.

The Kansas Department of Transportation also announced last week that crews will work on a portion of U.S. 183 and a resurfacing project on Kansas 247 in June, as well.