A mill and overlay project on K-39 and U.S. 59 in Neosho County is expected to begin this week.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the adjoining projects start on K-39 east of Chanute and continue east and north for 15 miles, ending at the Neosho-Allen county line. The contractor plans to begin at the county line and work westward. Flaggers and a pilot car operation will guide one-lane traffic through the work zone during daylight hours. Drivers can expect delays of 15 minutes or less. The road work should be finished by August, weather permitting. KDOT awarded the construction contract of $4.6 million to Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., Topeka.