KDOT

A bridge repair project on I-70 in Ellis County is entering its final phases, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Work is nearly complete on the eastbound structures. Traffic will shift head-to-head into the eastbound lanes the week of July 24 for construction on the westbound bridges. KDOT will also temporarily close Old Highway 40 starting Aug. 7, from Victoria to Walker for removal of the westbound bridge deck.

The multi-phase project began in September 2016. Work on the westbound bridges is expected to be finished by the end of October. The temporary crossovers will then be removed and the project completely finished in December. Bridges Inc. of Newton is the primary contractor with a total project cost of approximately $2 million.