The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced that rumble strips are being installed in Geary County on U.S. 77 from the junction of U.S. 77 / I-70 north to Ash Street. These are slow moving construction operations with traffic being controlled by flaggers. Drivers can expect a delay of less than five minutes.

Similar work is being done at the same time in Ellsworth County on K-156 from the junction of K-140/K-156 northeast 15 miules to the junction of K-156 and I-70.

The project should be completed by April 2nd, weather permitting.

Surface Preparation Technologies LLC is the prime contractor.

KDOT has urged all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone.