(KNZA)--The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved bids for two bridge replacement projects on K-187 in Nemaha County.

Reece Construction Company, of Salina, was awarded the contract for both projects.

They include the replacement of a bridge over Weyer Creek about three miles north of the K-187/K-9 junction for a cost of just over $942,000, and the replacement of a bridge over the Fisher Creek Drainage nearly six miles north of the K-187/K-9 junction for a cost of more than $1.4 million.

A construction start date hasn't been announced for the projects.

The bid letting took place December 15 in Topeka.