RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds drivers traveling to the Kansas State Fair this month of ongoing road reconstruction on U.S. 50 in Reno County. The Kansas State Fair is from Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 20, in Hutchinson.
The project area is located 5.5 miles east of the east US-50/K-61 interchange near Brandy Lake Road east 1.5 miles to South Buhler/Haven Road in Reno County.
Westbound traffic on U.S. 50 should turn north on Buhler/Haven Road to 4th Avenue or 30th Avenue to avoid the construction zone, then west toward Hutchinson.
The road is reduced to one lane with traffic guided by traffic signals. Drivers should expect delays of up to 15 minutes in the work area. Work will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Pearson Construction, of Wichita, is the prime contractor on the $3.4 million project, which is expected to be complete in spring 2027.
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit kandrive.gov or call 511. For updates on construction projects in South Central Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/southcentralnews.
