🚧 Update: Width Restriction on K-55 for Grading and Surfacing Project in Belle Plaine, KS

An extensive road construction project is commencing on K-55 from approximately Line St to Logan St through the city of Belle Plaine. Beginning April 22, the work is set to continue until January 1, 2025. Local residents and commuters should note that a width restriction of 10 feet 6 inches will be enforced. Traffic will be controlled by signal lights throughout the zone to ensure the safety of road users and construction workers.The specific timeline for this construction activity is as follows: Starting on April 22 at 12:00AM CDT, the project will carry on without interruption until January 3, 2025, at 12:00AM CDT. This grand-scale grading and surfacing project is critical for infrastructure improvement and long-term roadway usability. Motorists planning to travel along this route should prepare for potential delays and are advised to adhere strictly to the width limit. Daily commuters and long-haul transporters, especially those with wide loads, must account for this restriction in their travel plans. Local transportation officials urge all drivers to exercise caution while navigating through the construction zone and to follow the designated traffic signals.