(KMZA)--The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on K-63 in Pottawatomie County on Tuesday, May 2, weather permitting.

The project covers about 8 miles, from the north K-63/K-16 junction to the Nemaha County line.

KDOT says traffic will be restricted to one lane and directed by a pilot car and flaggers when work is taking place. There will be a speed reduction and 12-foot width restriction through the work zone. Drivers should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes.

Work will occur Monday through Friday, and Saturdays as needed, during daylight hours and is expected to be complete by the end of May.

Vance Brothers Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., is the prime contractor on the $1 million project.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of highway construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.