KDOT allows Topeka to reopen Kansas Ave. underneath Polk-Quincy

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The Kansas Division of Transportation will permit the Metropolis of Topeka to reopen Kansas Ave. beneath I-70 the place a bit of barrier wall beforehand plummeted 60 toes.

The Kansas Division of Transportation says on Tuesday, Aug. 2, it gave the Metropolis of Topeka the go-ahead to re-open Kansas Ave. to each car and pedestrian visitors underneath the Polk-Quincy Viaduct.

KDOT stated it requested the closure after a part of the concrete barrier fell 60 toes into the parking zone under on June 11.

KDOT famous that removing and substitute of the service alongside the viaduct has been accomplished and curb building for drainage management is at present underway – with segments over Kansas Ave. accomplished on Friday, July 29.

The Division indicated that the roadway stays briefly closed at its request on SW Jackson St. beneath the viaduct and 2nd St from the alley between SE Quincy and S Kansas Ave. to the west aspect of SW Van Buren. It stated these closures will stay in impact till curb building and restore work has been accomplished.

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