(KNZA)--The  Kansas Department of Transportation will be replacing a tube at the junction of 170th Street and U.S. 73 Highway, in Brown County, Tuesday, Jan. 5, weather permitting. 

KDOT says 170th Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tube is located on 170th Street, west side of U.S. 73.

There is not a signed detour. Drivers should expect delays and find an alternate route.

KDOT says 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.  To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1.