(KMZA)--The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for the resurfacing of about 35 miles of K-99 in Marshall and Pottawatomie counties.

The projects will stretch from the north city limits of Wamego in Pottawatomie County north to the south city limits of Frankfort in Marshall County.

Dustrol Inc. of Towanda was awarded both contracts, totaling about $5.4 million. The Pottawatomie County portion covers about 26 miles, extending from Wamego north to the Marshall-Pottawatomie county line.

The Marshall County portion covers another about 9 miles, from the county line north to the south city limits of Frankfort.

Both projects will involve recycling and overlaying the existing highway.

The contracts were awarded during KDOT's October 21st bid letting in Topeka.

Construction start dates have not yet been announced.