(KAIR)--The Kansas Department of Transportation has started repair work on the U.S. 59 bridge over 262nd Street, located about 4 miles south of Atchison.

For the duration of the project, U.S. 59 over the bridge will be restricted to one lane, and traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals. Motorists should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes.

There will be no U.S. 59 access to or from 262nd Street. Additionally, 262nd Street is closed to through traffic during the project, which is expected to be complete in November 2026.

An 11-foot width restriction will also be in place through the work zone.

KDOT says the repair work is part of a multi-bridge repair project that includes the U.S. 59 bridge over Stranger Creek that began in May. Work on the Stranger Creek bridge is anticipated to be complete in May 2026.

Ebert Construction, of Wamego, is the contractor for the $7 million project.

All project work is conditions permitting and subject to change.