The Kansas Department of Transportation has started work on a surface recycle and chip seal project on a portion of K-9 in Norton County.

The project area covers 13 miles beginning at the east U.S. 283 junction and extending east to the Phillips County line. In addition to the K-9 project, crews will also complete a chip seal on K-173 near Densmore. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction zones 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 end of September, weather permitting.

Dustrol Inc. is the primary contractor for the project with a total contract cost of approximately $1 million.