TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Weather conditions have delayed the reopening of a highway under construction north of Manhattan, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
A portion of K-13 between US-24 highway and Tuttle Cove Roa that was closed in January was originally expected to reopen this spring.
However, KDOT officials said, weather conditions have delayed progress on the construction progress.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has extended the closure of a portion of K-13 highway north of Manhattan, it was announced Wednesday.(MGN)
KDOT now anticipates the road will reopen by the end of July, conditions permitting.
Marked detours will remain in place during the closure.
Motorists east of K-13 can utilize K-99 and K-16 highways, and motorists west of K-13 can utilize US-77 and K-16 highways.
Drivers can follow the signed detours or find appropriate alternative routes.
All project work and traffic changes are being completed as conditions permit and are subject to change, KDOT says.
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/NortheastNews.
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