The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to begin a resurfacing project on K-47 in Crawford County on Friday, May 16. The mill and overlay work will begin at the east city limits of Girard and continue east for 7 miles to end at U.S. 69.

Flaggers and a pilot car will direct one-lane traffic through the work zone during weekday daylight hours, Drivers can expect delays of no longer than 15 minutes. The work should be completed in one month, weather permitting.

KDOT awarded the $1.2 million construction contract to Bettis Asphalt & Construction Inc., of Topeka. People with questions may contact Construction Engineer Bukola Oni, 620-308-7615, or Public Information Officer Priscilla Petersen, 620-902-6433.