U.S.-50 construction work zones now resume through summer years ago
In addition to Monday's closing of U.S.-77 between Marion and Florence, construction began again on U.S.-50.
Construction zones are from the west Florence city limits to the east Walton city limits, a total of 20 miles.
Traffic will be controlled by traffic signals. Variable message boards will alert drivers of the construction, drivers will be directed to access additional information on AM radio station 1610, and CB transmitters will be used to alert truck drivers as they approach work zones.
Kansas Department of Transportation recommends westbound traffic detour onto westbound K-150 at Elmdale, continue west on U.S.-56 to I-135, then south to Newton where travel can resume on U.S.-50.
Eastbound traffic should follow the same route from I-135.
KDOT anticipates road repairs to continue through the summer and concluding by September, weather permitting.
