The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a mill and overlay project along portions of Kansas 18 in Graham and Rooks counties starting Aug. 1.

The project will cover a 27-mile stretch starting at the U.S. 24 junction in Graham County and extending east to the U.S. 183 junction in Plainville. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction zone and directed by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Minor delays not exceeding 15 minutes should be anticipated. Work is expected to be complete by the beginning of October, weather permitting.

Venture Corporation is the primary contractor for the project with a combined contract cost of approximately $2.6 million.

— KDOT