An improvement project that had originally been scheduled to start Wednesday in Seneca, Kan. has been pushed back a week.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation the new timeline for work on U.S. 36 from 1st Street to 11th St. in Seneca is now slated for sometime during the week of April 20-24.

Project work includes the installation of new storm sewer from 4th Street to 11th Street, and all new curb and gutter and driveway access from 1st Street to 11th Street in Seneca. Work will take place daily Monday through Friday during daylight hours throughout the project duration.

Beginning sometime during the week of April 20-24, eastbound and westbound U.S. 36 from 1st Street to 11th Street will be reduced to ONE OPEN LANE each direction throughout the duration of the project. Traffic impacts will also include closures to driveway entrances and side road access along this portion of U.S. 36. Advance separate notification will be sent out for major closures. The project contractor and the City of Seneca will alert businesses and residents along the U.S. 36 corridor with closures specific to their properties. Due to scheduling conflicts, the project start date has been rescheduled for the week of April 20-24. Advanced notification with an exact start date will be sent out under separate cover.

Traffic will be directed via signage and cones through the project work zone. There will be a 25 mph posted speed limit and a 10-foot lane width restriction through the work zone throughout the project duration. Drivers should expect some delays during peak commute times and should allow extra time for their daily commutes.

Lexeco (Leavenworth, KS) is the primary contractor on this improvement project with a total contract cost of $1.317 million. Project work is scheduled to be completed in early September 2015, weather permitting.

This project is funded by T-WORKS, the transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature in May 2010.