KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on a mill and overlay project along U.S. 36 Cheyenne County on Thursday.

The project area covers an 18-mile portion of U.S. 36 from the Colorado border to the east K-27 junction near Wheeler. Traffic will be reduced to one lane and controlled by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Minor delays, not exceeding 15 minutes, should be expected.

Work is expected to be complete by mid-September, weather permitting.

Venture Corporation is the primary contractor for the project with a total contract cost of $2.6 million.