Jan 20, 2023

K-42 bridge project to begin in Kingman County soon; traffic to be detoured

Posted Jan 20, 2023 10:01 PM

KINGMAN COUNTY— Work on a K-42 bridge replacement in Kingman County is expected to start around Monday, Jan. 30.

The Kansas Department of Transportation project is over Chikaskia River drainage on K-42 almost 8 miles west of K-14, between Zenda and Spivey.

During the work, traffic will be directed by signs to a detour route including K-14, U.S. 54/400 and U.S. 281.

The project is expected to be completed around July 28.

King Construction Co. Inc., of Hesston, is the prime contractor for the $1.5 million bridge project.

For updated information on other KDOT highway projects and road conditions across the state, go to www.kandrive.org.