July 24, 2026

Drive with Caution on U.S. 69 on Saturday

The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting motorists in the Frontenac area that U.S. 69 will remain open on Saturday, July 25, during the large fireworks display and music festival at the Camptown Event Center.

Travelers should follow all traffic laws and posted signage. Do not park on the shoulder or stop vehicles on the road.

The event is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday and is featuring five bands or artists followed by a large fireworks display.

KDOT will have message boards on U.S. 69 north and south of the event center notifying motorists to slow down and use caution.

For current road conditions, visit kandrive.gov or call 511. For updates on construction projects in southeast Kansas, visit ksdot.gov/projects/southeast-kansas-projects.