ELWOOD, Neb. (AP) — Work is beginning on the Johnson lake Drive access to Johnson Lake State Recreation Area near Elwood in south-central Nebraska.

The Nebraska Roads Department says the work begins at the junction with U.S. Highway 283 extending north 1.7 miles to the Gosper-Dawson county line.

Drivers should expect lane restrictions and traffic control by a pilot vehicle.

The main campground on the southeast side of Johnson Lake near the construction area will remain open. The pavement work is scheduled to be completed before Memorial Day weekend.