July 2, 2026
Repair work will begin the week of July 6 on the Delaware Road bridge over U.S. 169 south of Humboldt in Allen County, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.
Work will require the staggered closing of exit and entry ramps.
In the first phase, repair work begins on Delaware’s westbound lane, which will require the southbound U.S. 169 exit ramp and the northbound entry ramp to be closed. A signed detour will direct northbound traffic south on U.S. 169 to the 1150th Street interchange to turn north.
In the last phase, the southbound U.S. 169 entry ramp and the northbound exit ramp will be closed while the eastbound lane of Delaware is repaired. A signed detour will direct southbound traffic north two miles on U.S. 169 to the Hawaii Road interchange to turn south.
Traffic across the bridge will be reduced to one lane and guided by traffic signals. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph in the work zone. Travelers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.
Repair work includes patching and overlaying on the concrete bridge deck, repairing a trench drain and other work. The shoulders under the bridge will be closed for some of the work. The project is expected to be completed by December, conditions permitting.
This portion of Delaware Road also is known as Tank Farm Road. PBX Corporation and Subsidiary, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, has the $626,527.57 contract.
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert, follow posted signs and refrain from hand-held mobile device use in all active work zones. 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.