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New Start Date for K-16 Resurfacing Project

By Greg Bebermeyer

06/18/2014

(KNZA)--A resurfacing project on a 16-mile stretch of K-16 Highway from the U.S. 59 intersection in Jefferson County east to the U.S. 24/40 junction in Leavenworth County is now set to begin Thursday .

The project had originally been set to begin last Friday, but was pushed back.

Beginning Thursday through next Friday, crews will first complete pavement patching work on the project, weather allowing. Once the patching work is complete, crews will begin the mill and overlay work.

Work will take place during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, with some occasional Saturday work.

Traffic will be directed through the project work zone via a flagger and pilot car operation. Drivers should expect delays of up to 15 minutes maximum and are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.

Topeka-based Bettis Asphalt and Construction, Inc. is the primary contractor on the nearly $1.2 million project. The entire project is scheduled for completion in late July, weather allowing.

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