Area motorists are reminded that delays can be expected on four U.S. Highway 36 bridges near Hiawatha, as repair work is underway this week.
Two of the bridges are located approx point-5-miles west of the US-73/US-36 junction in Hiawatha, near the 12th Street exit, while the remaining two bridges are approximately 2.3 miles and 3 miles east of the US-73/US-36 junction.
Kimberly Qualls, spokeswoman for the Kansas Department of Transportation, says work will take place during daylight hours on weekdays(Play Audio)
Qualls says installation of the traffic signals began Monday and will continue today(Play Audio)
Traffic will be restricted to a 15-foot lane through the work zone during the duration of the project. Bridges, Inc, of Newton, KS, is the primary contractor on this bridge repair project with a total contract cost of $386,337.
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