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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.
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U.S. 40 closure in Douglas County planned for next week
A portion of U.S. 40 in Douglas County will be closed to traffic next week while Kansas Department of Transportation maintenance crews replace a drainage structure under the roadway.
Beginning Monday, July 21, U.S. 40 will be fully closed between mile markers 375 and 376 until Friday, July 25, conditions permitting. The area is just east of the East 600 Road intersection.
No detours will be posted, and motorists will need to use alternate routes.
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 highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/bureaus/offtransinfo/NENRelese.asp.