The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced that a Geometric Intersection Improvement Project on U.S. 73 & K-20 begins this week in Brown County, Kan.

On Monday, July 13, work will begin at the U.S. 73 and K-20 intersection in the city of Horton (Brown County). Project work includes the replacement of the east half of the intersection, improvements to the radius of the northeast corner of the intersection, installation of ADA ramps and some minor pavement patching. Work will take place during daylight hours Monday through Friday, with some occasional Saturdays, throughout the project duration.

Beginning on Monday, July 13, there will be varying daily lane closures at the intersection for project work. Traffic will be able to access travel through the intersection at all times. There will be a 10-foot lane width restriction and a 20 mph posted speed limit through the work zone throughout the project duration.

Traffic will be directed via signage and cones through the project work zone. Drivers should expect only minor delays through the project work zone throughout the project duration. The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through the project work zone.