Tuesday, Feb. 18, the UP Railroad will begin work to install new tracks at the crossing on U.S. 75 (West Main Street) at Neodesha. The tracks will connect the South Kansas & Oklahoma (SKOL) Railroad with UP.
U.S. 75 will be closed to traffic at the work zone for four to six weeks, weather permitting. Traffic will follow a signed state detour along K-47 and U.S. 400 (see map).
Persons with questions may contact Superintendent Marcus Leck at the KDOT office in Independence, (620) 577-7313, or Public Information Officer Priscilla Petersen at (620) 902-6433. KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1.
