Guardrail replacement set for U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties

The week of July 22nd, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin replacing guardrail on the northbound lanes of U.S. 69 in Bourbon and Linn counties. 

The 27-mile project area starts at the south U.S. 69/U.S. 54 junction and continues north to Pleasanton. 

The speed limit will be reduced to 60 miles an hour in the work zone, with alternating lane closures for northbound traffic.

NOTE: The ramp from westbound U.S. 54 to northbound U.S. 69 in Fort Scott will be closed to traffic between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25. Use alternate routes during the closure.

The road work should be finished by the end of 2024, weather permitting. Go to www.kandrive.gov for updates.