Bridge Replacement begins Monday on U.S. 24 west of Beloit

The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the U.S. 24 bridge over the Mulberry Creek on Monday. The bridge is located 1.4 miles west of the U.S. 24 and K-14 junction at Beloit.

During the first phase of construction, traffic speed will be reduced to 50 mph while a temporary roadway known as a shoo-fly is constructed. During the second phase of construction, traffic speed will be reduced to 35 m.p.h. and carried through construction via the shoo-fly during bridge replacement. Drivers should expect minimal delays, not exceeding five minutes.

King Construction Co. of Hesston is the prime contractor for this $2.1 million project and have scheduled construction to be complete in April 2022, weather permitting.