The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) began a project to replace a bridge on K-39 in Bourbon County in April, with a completion date in November 2021.
The bridge replacement is funded under the T-WORKS transportation program.
The bridge spans Pawnee Creek and is located approximately 7½ miles east of the east K-3/K-39 junction.
K-39 is closed to through traffic at the bridge.
A new signed state detour route is in effect around the project.
Eastbound traffic, from the west K-39/U.S. 59 junction, will travel south on U.S. 59 to K-47, east on K-47 to U.S. 69, and north on U.S. 69 to K-39.
Westbound K-39 traffic should follow the same route in the opposite direction.
KDOT awarded the $1.4 million construction contract to B&B Bridge Company, Inc., of St. Paul.
Weather permitting, the project should be completed by November 2021.
Persons with questions may contact Iola Area Engineer Troy Howard, (620) 901-6557, or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.