(KMZA)--The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved bids for two Marshall Co projects. 

According to a release from KDOT, United Constractors, Inc., of Johnston, Iowa was awarded the contract for a bridge replacement project on K-9 over the Robidoux Creek, about 11 miles east of the K-9/U.S. 77 east junction.  The bid was for nearly $5.6 million.  

In addition, KDOT approved a bid from Hall Brothers Inc., of Marysville for a mill and overlay project on a 16-mile stretch of U.S. 36 Highway in the amount of more than $5.5 million. The project will take place from North 20th Street, in Marysville, to the U.S. 36/K-87 junction.  

Construction start dates haven't been announce yet for either project.   

The bid letting took place November 19th in Topeka.