U.S. 24 reopens and K-9 to close for railroad repair

After opening U.S. 24 today in Mitchell and Cloud counties, Kyle Railroad plans to close K-9 at the railroad crossing near Beloit tomorrow morning around 6 a.m. to repair and upgrade the railroad tracks.

During construction, K-9 will be closed to through traffic from U.S. 81 to Beloit in Cloud and Mitchell counties and will be directed to detour on U.S. 24.

Work on the K-9 railroad tracks is estimated to be completed and reopen by Sunday, June 9, weather permitting.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.

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