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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:
Rail crossing work to close U.S. 169
South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad plans to close and repair its crossing on U.S. 169 near Liberty during the week of Sept. 15, conditions permitting.
U.S. 169 will be closed at the crossing. Detouring traffic will go west on U.S. 166, north on U.S. 75 to U.S. 160, then east on U.S. 160 back to the original route.
For current road conditions, visit kandrive.gov or call 511. For updates on construction projects in Southeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/projects/southeast-kansas-projects.