Motorists traveling between Altamont and Parsons can expect to see a slowdown as work has resumed on the roundabout at the junction of U.S. 59 and U.S. 160, east of Altamont. The east-west detour is now active through the site.

A Kansas Department of Transportation spokesperson said the north-south detour should be completed in seven to 10 days, weather permitting. Once the north-south detour is complete work will begin to remove the existing intersection.

LaForge & Budd Construction Company of Parsons was awarded construction of this project in 2019 at a cost of $3.2 million.