Bridge repairs starting on I-70 in Ellis County

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin work on a trio of bridge repair projects along I-70 in Ellis County the week of March 14.

Crews will be making repairs to the westbound I-70 overpass at exit 153 and on the westbound and eastbound bridges located approximately 1 mile east of Yocemento. Project work will include milling, patching and overlaying the bridge decks with new concrete driving surfaces. 

Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the construction zones with a decreased speed limit of 60 mph. Minor delays not exceeding 5 minutes should be anticipated. KDOT expects work to be completed by mid-July, weather permitting.

PCiRoads of Topeka is the primary contractor for the project with a total contract cost of approximately $655,000. For more information, contact KDOT area construction engineer Mitchel Johnson at 785-625-9718 or mitchel.johnson@ks.gov.