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KDOT has begun the first of two mill and overlay projects this week with the first project taking place in Labette County. Work should be done in mid-July. The second project will then start from Chetopa to Baxter Springs. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

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The Trading Post rest area on K-52 at the U.S. 69 and K-52 junction in Linn County will be closed until further notice because of a water line issue. The parking lot remains open, but the building is closed. See less

Bridge repairs on I-35 in Osage County reduce northbound traffic to one lane. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

The Mill Creek bridge remains closed for repairs. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

Repairs and upgrades on the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad bridge over U.S. 166/U.S. 169 in Coffeyville are complete. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

REMINDER: KDOT will host a public open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at the Wellsville City Library, 115 W. Sixth St., on proposed improvements to K-33 in Franklin and Douglas counties. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

The Big Hill Creek bridge has been repaired on U.S. 160, and the traffic control has been removed. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

U.S. 160 east of U.S. 169 will close this week for reconstruction of the road near the Bartlett soybean processing plant. A temporary road will allow commercial traffic access to the plant and the landfill. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

KDOT District Four employees bid farewell to Senior Administrative Assistant Katie Wille on Thursday. She is moving on to other adventures after dedicating eight years to KDOT. We wish her well.

Texas Road reopens north of K-68 after bridge is replaced. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

A public open house is scheduled May 12 in Wellsville on K-33 improvements in Franklin and Douglas counties. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

Pavement repairs on U.S. 400 in Wilson County are underway. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

A pavement improvement project is underway in Allen County. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

Drivers on U.S. 169 north of Chanute should use caution between Douglas Road and K-39 as emergency vehicles investigate an airplane crash that happened near the highway. Please slow down and use extra caution. It is unknown how long the emergency responders will be on scene.

This is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Today, KDOT District Four recognizes the Sedan Subarea crew. #DrivetoZero; #NWZAW; #Orange4Safety

Workers and equipment are always moving in the work zone. In her safety blog, Jennings writes about an instance when three vehicles entered an active construction zone without waiting for the pilot car as directed by signs. Read Jennings’ safety blog at kansastransportation.blogspot.com

During National Work Zone Awareness Week, and on Go Orange Day, remember to slow down and drive safely in work zones. Eliminate distractions. Pictured is the Fort Scott Subarea crew repairing a portion of K-39 in Bourbon County. #NWZAW; #Orange4Safety; #DrivetoZeroKansas.

A pavement improvement project begins this week in Elk and Greenwood counties. Read more here: ksdot.gov/Home/Component…

Severe weather is forecasted to impact Kansas this afternoon through this evening. PLAN AHEAD so you can seek shelter in safe locations should a storm impact your travel plans. Have several ways of receiving weather alerts. #KSWX