(KMZA)--The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge replacement project on K-99 in Marshall County on Monday, Feb. 24, conditions permitting. The Jim Creek bridge is located about 5 miles south of Frankfort.

Initial work will consist of constructing a shoofly detour around the bridge to carry traffic through the project area. Traffic impacts should be minimal during this phase.

The shoofly is expected to be complete in April. Traffic will then be shifted to the detour while the new bridge is constructed.

Work will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

Ebert Construction Co., of Wamego, is the prime contractor on the $2.5 million project, which is expected to be complete in November.

KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit www.KanDrive.gov or call 5-1-1.