A pavement marking replacement project has begun on K-18 in Riley County, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). The project is just west of Manhattan to the Geary/Riley County line, from approximately mile marker 180 to 189.
The eastbound lanes will be completed first and will take approximately two weeks. Work will then be switched to the westbound lanes. After K-18 is finished, ramps and sideroads in the area will be restriped. Access to these locations will remain open.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane at the location where the contractor is actively working. The work area and closed lane will be marked with signs, cones, lights and arrow boards.
Drivers should be prepared for slow-moving traffic and use extra caution through the work zone. The project is expected to be complete by late April, weather permitting.
Cillessen and Sons, Inc., of Kechi, is the contractor on the $800,000 project.
KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.
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