The Kansas Department of Transportation has started resurfacing projects on U.S. 69 in Cherokee County.

The work began this week starting at U.S. 400 and 69 and continuing south on 69 for 18½ on miles to the roundabout at K-66. Flaggers and a pilot car operation are guiding 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 mid-September, weather permitting. KDOT awarded the construction contracts totaling $5.8 million to Emery Sapp & Sons, Joplin, Missouri.