KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a pair of bridge repair projects on I-70 in eastern Russell County. Crews are working overnight hours, Monday through Saturday.

Project work includes patching and overlaying the east and westbound bridges located near mile marker 197.5, or approximately 2 miles west of the Dorrance exit. Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction.

Truesdell Corporation of Tempe, Ariz., is the primary contractor for the project with a total contract cost of $778,000. The project is expected to be completed by the mid-September, weather permitting.

KDOT reminds motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs and “Give ‘em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through work zones.