(KNZA)--The Kansas Department of Transportation will close a section of K-16 in Jackson County on Wednesday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, while maintenance crews replace a culvert.

KDOT says the roadway will be closed between L Road and M Road, about 4 miles west of Holton. No detours will be posted, and motorists will need to use alternate routes.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone. To stay aware of highway construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.