This week or next, construction work will begin on U.S. 283 Highway in Trego and Graham Counties.
Specifically, the jobs begin on U.S. 283 from the junction of I-70 and U.S. 40 Business (Exit 128) north 10.3 miles; and U.S. 283 from the junction of I-70 (Exit 127) north 1.2 miles to the west 40/283 junction.
The scope includes a mill and overlay of new asphalt material on approximately eleven miles of combined roadway.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane; and controlled by flaggers and a pilot car operation during daylight hours on this project. Minor delays should be expected through the construction time frame, not exceeding 15 minutes. The public should plan their travels accordingly. Pay attention to the signs and workers within a construction zone and “Give ‘Em A Brake!”
KDOT awarded this construction contract – totaling $1,542,603 – to APAC Kansas Inc. Shears Division, of Hays.
Subcontractors on the job include: Dustrol Inc. (Towanda), milling; Twin Traffic Marking Corporation (Kansas City), permanent pavement markings; Surface Preparation Technologies (Mechanicsburg, PA), rumble strips.
This pavement reconstruction 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, this construction project will be complete by mid-June.