(KMZA)--A bid has been approved for a highway resurfacing project in Marshall County.

According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation, Halls Brothers, of Marysville, was awarded the contract for the milling and overlay of more than 18 miles of U.S. 36 Highway beginning at the end of the 4-lane divided section east to the K-87 junction.  

The project does not include U.S. 36 in Marysville from 4th Street to 20th Street.

The bid was for more than $2.3 million.

Bids were opened October 17 in Topeka.

A construction date has not be announced.