(KNZA)--Union Pacific Railroad will close and replace its crossing on K-246, east of Sabetha, this weekend.

The Kansas Department of Transportation says the roadway will be closed between U.S. 75 and Antelope Road from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, weather permitting.

Motorists can follow the signed detour using U.S. 75, 270th Street, Collins Avenue, and Old Highway 246, or 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 road construction projects across Kansas, go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.