A trio of road construction projects in Rawlins and Decatur counties is expected to begin over the next few weeks.

All three are Kansas Department of Transportation projects.

The first project will start the week of May 24 on K-117 in Rawlins County. Work will consist of a 1-inch mill and 2-inch overlay on approximately 12 miles, starting at the U.S. 36 junction and ending at the Nebraska state line.

Upon completion on K-117, crews will begin resurfacing U.S. 83 followed by U.S. 36 in Decatur County. The U.S. 83 portion will cover 8 miles from near County Road 9S north to the U.S 36 junction. The U.S. 36 portion will span approximately 11 miles, starting at the Rawlins County line and ending near the U.S 83 junction.

Traffic through these projects will be directed through the work zones by flaggers and a pilot car during daylight hours. Minor delays, not exceeding 15 minutes, can be expected.

KDOT expects work on the K-117 project to end in mid-June and the U.S 36/83 projects by the end of July, weather permitting.

Venture Corp. is the primary contractor for the projects with combined contract costs totaling approximately $4.4 million. For more information, please contact KDOT area construction manager Kegan Hemel at 785-513-4000 or kegan.hemel@ks.gov. 

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