Construction is expected to begin in June on seven different projects along Highway 77 through Junction City.

The projects include a diversion diamond interchange at Hwy. 77 and I-70. The new interchange is designed to improve safety, traffic flow and left turn movements.

“Just like the roundabout’s we are going to put a little simulator up on the city’s website just so you can see how you navigate through one of these,” explained Greg McCaffery, City Municipal Services Director. “It is a little different but it has a tremendous amount of safety benefits.”

A number of the projects will address safety concerns. Stop lights will be added to Hwy. 77 at the Lacy Drive, Rucker Road and Spring Valley Road intersections.

“These projects are very exciting for the safety of our citizens and people who come through Junction City,” said Pat Landes, City Commissioner.

The Commission approved an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and KDOT for the work to be done. KDOT is expected to select a contractor for the projects by June 15th and construction is expected to begin August 3rd and be completed by November of 2016.