I-35 bridge lengthening project to begin today

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Work will begin today, June 7, on I-35 in Johnson County to lengthen the bridges over the railroad between old U.S. 56 and 151st Street, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Northbound and southbound traffic on I-35 will be reduced to two lanes in each direction through the duration of the project. The project’s estimated completion date is mid-November, according to KDOT.

Pyramid Contractors Inc. of Olathe is the prime contractor on the $5.5 million project.