Take a book. Or a nap. There’s no way to escape travel delays heading north next week.
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to start resurfacing projects on U.S. 59 and U.S. 169 business route at Garnett beginning April 1.
The 2.5-mile U.S. 59 mill and overlay begins south of the roundabout at U.S. 59/169 and continues north to 4th Street, and then continues north from Redbud Avenue to the city limits.
The U.S. 169 business route mill and overlay begins at the U.S. 59/169B intersection in Garnett and continues east for 1.4 miles to the U.S. 169/169B junction.
Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., of Topeka is doing the work for $940,000.
Flaggers and a pilot car will guide one-lane traffic through the work zones; expect delays of 15 minutes or less. Weather permitting, the road work should be finished by late May.
For information go to www.kandrive.org. Persons with questions may contact Construction Manager Ian Stringham at 785-433-6116 or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at 620-902-6433.
