The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a mill and overlay project on U.S. 166 in Montgomery and Chautauqua Counties starting tomorrow.

The first section of work starts at the Cowley-Chautauqua County line and heads east to K-99. The second section begins at the city of Niotaze and ends 1.5 miles east of the Chautauqua-Montgomery County line.

The current plan is for the work to start from the east and head west. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct one-lane traffic through the work zone during daylight hours. Delays of 15 minutes or less are expected.

APAC Kansas, Inc. – Shears Division of Hutchinson is the primary contractor on the $3.1 million project. The work is expected to be completed by July, weather permitting.