Work to begin on U.S. 77

U.S. 77 will be overlaid between K-256 east of Marion all the way to the north city limit of El Dorado starting today.

The highway will receive a .75 inch mill and 1.5 inch overlay. Flaggers and a pilot car will handle traffic control. There will be a 10-inch width restriction. The construction zone will be in effect during daylight hours. Delays up to 15 minutes may occur.

Plans for the project call for a completion date on July 8. APAC KS Inc Shears Division is the prime contractor. The project cost is $4,554,370.