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KDOT launches $659,000 chip seal project on K-11 in Reno, Kingman counties

Drivers should expect daytime delays and pilot cars through late August

Rica Simpson, Cronkite

17 Aug 2026 • 2 min read

Image courtesy of Kansas Department of Transportation-South Central Kansas Facebook page

Motorists traveling along K-11 in Reno and Kingman counties are facing daytime delays as the Kansas Department of Transportation works to complete a $659,000 chip seal project. The surface upgrades, which began Aug. 12, cover just over 16 miles of highway between the U.S. 54 and K-61 junctions. Kansas City, Missouri-based Vance Brothers is serving as the primary contractor for the roadwork, which is designed to seal the existing pavement and extend the lifespan of the heavily trafficked rural corridor.

During daylight construction hours, traffic is being reduced to a single lane and safely guided through active work zones by flaggers and a pilot car. KDOT officials are urging drivers to remain alert, follow all posted signage and strictly avoid using hand-held mobile devices while navigating the area. If weather and road conditions permit, the transportation department expects to finish the project by the end of August.

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