Shoulder widening project closes K-156 in Hodgeman County

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to close K-156 from the intersection of U.S. 283/K-156 west 4 miles to 214 Road from April 6 through July 3 in Hodgeman County, weather permitting.

This closure west of Jetmore is part of the ongoing improvement project along K-156. The work is necessary to widen the shoulders, flatten the existing profile, replace multiple bridge structures and reconstruct the roadway.

During construction, traffic will follow a signed detour using U.S. 50, U.S. 400, U.S. 283 and K-23.

KDOT uses state highways for official detour for safety, weight restrictions and proper maintenance. County and city roads are not used for state-signed detours.

Venture Corporation, of Great Bend, is the contractor on this $21.5 million project, and it is expected to be completed by the end of December, weather permitting.

For more information, contact David Ubel, Area Construction Manager, at (620) 682-7938 or Yazmin Moreno, Southwest Public Information Officer, at (620) 765-7080.

The map shows the approximate closure location and detour route.