On Monday, July 8, a road construction project to resurface K-18 in Rooks County is set to begin.
The 21 mile project begins at the Graham County line and extends east to the U.S. 183 Junction.
The scope includes a ¾-inch mill and 1-1/2 inch overlay of new asphalt material.
This job also includes a 1-½” mill and inlay of U.S. 183 from the south city limits of Plainville north to the K-18 Junction.
During construction flaggers and a pilot car operation will guide one-lane traffic through the work zone during daylight hours. Delays of 15 minutes or less should be expected through the construction time frame. The public should plan their travels accordingly. KDOT urges drivers to pay attention to the signs and workers within a construction zone. Slow down and “Give ‘Em A Brake!”
KDOT awarded the construction contract – totaling $1,896,644 – to APAC Kansas Inc., of Hays.
The only subcontractor on the job is Dustrol Inc., of Towanda, who will perform the milling.
This highway project is funded by T-WORKS, the Transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature in May of 2010; and designed to create jobs, preserve highway infrastructure, and spur economic development opportunities across the state.
Weather permitting, the work should be complete by early August.