(KAIR)--A widely used route of travel is closed in Atchison, meaning motorists, for the week, will need to find an alternate route.

According to the City of Atchison, the 14th Street viaduct was closed Wednesday morning for what they call "much needed repair work."

The viaduct, the City says, "will likely be closed until Friday."

Until it reopens, motorists will need to use such alternate routes as the 4th Street crossing, the 6h Street viaduct, the 10th Street crossing, and the U.S. Highway 73 crossing.