The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a mill and overlay project on Monday along a short stretch of US-169 in Labette County.

 

The contractor on the project - Bettis Asphalt and Construction of Topeka - will mill the existing pavement and add a 4-inch asphalt overlay along a nearly two-mile section of the highway from the Montgomery County line to near the Neosho County line. Other work includes paving the shoulders and adding center and shoulder rumble strips and pavement markings.

 

Flaggers and a pilot car will guide motorists through one-lane traffic in the work zones. Motorists can expect delays of 15 minutes or less.

Work will occur during daylight hours Monday through Friday, and is expected to be completed by early October.