The Kansas Department of Transportation expects to begin a bridge replacement project on U.S. 59/U.S. 160 in Labette County this Wednesday.

The bridge being replaced spans Labette Creek and is a little over 5 and a half northwest of Oswego. Starting Thursday the work zone will be closed to traffic.

KDOT will sign the state route detour on U.S. 160, K-101, U.S. 166, and U.S. 59. A.M. Cohron and Son Inc. of Emporia is the primary contractor on the $3.2 million project. The work should be completed and the new bridge open by the end of the year, weather permitting.