The Kansas Department of Transported has announced that the construction phase involving the closing of Lacy Drive just west of the Sapp Brothers Travel Center entrance in Junction City has been delayed. This phase will remain on-hold until details concerning materials to be used in construction have been clarified.

A different phase of construction has begun at the Rucker Road / U.S. 77 intersection, but is not affecting the flow of  traffic. Beginning July 20, access to Walla Walla Road from U.S. 77 will be closed permanently. Those wishing to access Walla Walla Road will need to do so using Munson Road from the west. A temporary access to Walla Walla Road from U.s. 77 may be opened for construction vehicles only.

A planned list of improvements on U.. 77 as the highway passes through the Junction City are being phased in over an extended period of time. The projects include a divergent diamond interchange at U.S. 77 – I-70, improvements to the Rucker Road – U.S. 77 intersection, Spring Valley Road between Rucker Road and Sutter Woods Road, a portion of Lacy Drive and a continuation of the southbound U.S. 77 climbing lane south of the K-27 / K-24, U.S. 77 intersection.

The construction will be completed in several phases over a 3-year period.

Hamm Inc. of Perry, KS is the prime contractor. Project cost is $10,094, 133.63.