(KAIR)--The Kansas Department of Transportation will close K-7/17th Street in Atchison Tuesday morning at 9:00 due to a water main break.

According to a news release from KDOT, work is expected to take 10 to 12 hours.  There is a signed detour.

Traffic will be controlled using road closure signage and traffic cones.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone.