KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin work next week on a resurfacing project along a portion of U.S. 36 in Phillips County, weather permitting.

Workers will be applying a chip seal on the roadway starting at the east city limits of Phillipsburg and extending 13 miles east to the Phillips/Smith County line. A chip seal is a resurfacing action that protects the pavement from moisture and prolongs the life of the roadway. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the construction zone and controlled by flaggers and a pilot car. Minor delays, not exceeding 15 minutes, can be expected. Motorists are encouraged to slow down, obey the warning signs and “Give ‘em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through work zones. The project is expected to be completed by the end of July, weather permitting.

Mid America Road Builders Inc. is the primary contractor for the project with a total contract cost of $535,000.