K-47 railroad crossing closed for repairs next week

K-47 railroad crossing at Girard closed for repairs next week

Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, the BNSF Railway plans to close the rail crossing on K-47 at Girard for track repairs. The work zone is expected to remain closed for two days, weather permitting. A signed detour for K-47 through traffic will use U.S. 69, K-126 and K-7.

Persons with questions may contact KDOT Superintendent Wayne Nelson at the Pittsburg office, (620) 231-7560, or Priscilla Petersen, 1-877-550-5368.