HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Starting around Sept. 22, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin a 34.6 mile road milling and overlay project on K-61 Highway in Pratt and Reno Counties, from the North City Limits of Pratt, north to the bridge carrying K-61 Highway over North Fork Ninnescah River in Arlington.

Construction will be completed in Pratt County first, then begin in Reno County.

Traffic through this work zone will be controlled by flagmen and pilot car, so drivers can expect delays of less than 15 minutes. The work area will move daily and work will be underway during daylight hours only. All loads over 12′ of total width should seek alternative routes. This preservation project is scheduled to be completed in December, depending on delays caused by adverse weather conditions.

APAC Kansas, Inc., Shears Division from Hutchinson, Kansas is the prime contractor for this $5,082,000 project, which is funded by T-WORKS, the transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature.

Motorists traveling this highway should be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through a highway work zone.

Persons with questions about this road work or other KDOT projects can call South Central Kansas Public Affairs Manager, Zach Oswald, at 663-3361 or 1-877-550-5368 (Toll free).