By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

Drivers on their Friday morning commute to school or work in west Hays need to pay extra attention.

A contractor for the city began working late Thursday afternoon to restripe north Hall Street between 27th and 41st from four lanes down to three lanes.

Hays Assistant Public Works Director John Braun said Thursday night the middle lane turn arrows may not be placed until Monday.

“It will be an adjustment for drivers,” Braun acknowledged,  “although studies show it is a safer traffic configuration.”

He noted that when east 13th Street between Vine and Canterbury was re-striped to three lanes in late 2013, some people complained but have since realized the traffic is more efficient.

Milling and an asphalt overlay on the north section of Hall Street was completed earlier this month.