The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a chip sealing project that will take place on multiple highways in Nemaha, Atchison and Jackson counties. Project work began today on K-71 and is expected to be complete within one week. 

Crews will then work on the following areas as listed below:

      • K-71: from K-63 to Bern.   
      • K-63: from U.S. 36 north the state line.    
      • K-63: from U.S. 36 south to K-9.   
      • K-116: from K-16 in Jackson County to U.S. 59 in Atchison County.  
      • U.S. 159: from Nortonville to Effingham.   

Traffic will be restricted to one lane and directed by a pilot car and flaggers when crews actively are working. Drivers should plan for delays of up to 15 minutes.

Work will occur during daylight hours Monday through Friday, and Saturdays if needed.

Vance Brothers Inc. of Kansas City, Mo., is the prime contractor on project, which is expected to be fully complete by the end of September, conditions permitting.

KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit KanDrive.gov or call 511. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit NewsReleases/District1-NortheastKansas.