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Please find all recent news releases and upcoming events from across the state of Kansas, organized by district for your convenience. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is structured into six districts, each responsible for managing transportation infrastructure and communication within its region.
You can explore the latest updates, announcements, and event information specific to each district:
U.S. 169 at Coffeyville to close for railroad crossing repairs next week
Starting Monday, Jan. 18, and continuing until Friday, Jan. 22, the South Kansas & Oklahoma (SKOL) Railroad plans to close and repair the south crossing on U.S. 169 at Coffeyville, located between U.S. 166 and the Kansas-Oklahoma state line.
U.S. 169 will be closed to through traffic at the work zone. A detour is signed on Eldridge and Old Willow streets. The detour has a vehicle height limit of 15 feet, a vehicle length limit of 70 feet, and a lane width restriction of 11 feet. No vehicles weighing over 85,000 pounds will be permitted on the detour. Persons with questions may contact Marcus Leck, (620) 577-7313, or Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.
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