This week (August 5-8) the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will be conducting pavement evaluation tests on portions of K-9, U.S. 36, and U.S. 24 Highways in Norton, Phillips, and Rooks Counties.

This operation includes the use of a pilot car operation to control traffic. Specifically, these annual surveys called Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) tests are performed by the agency each year.

The pavement strength surveys test the quality of pavement and certain aspects of deflection upon the roadway.

KDOT technicians will be working in four-mile segments while performing the tests. The traveling public should expect a minimal wait of 15 minutes or less while the survey is underway.

For questions concerning the FWD survey, contact KDOT District Three Public Affairs Manager Kristen Brands at (785) 877-3315 or [email protected].