(KAIR)--Atchison’s 5th Street Viaduct remains closed.

That word came in an alert issued by the City of Atchison late Tuesday afternoon.

The viaduct closed Tuesday to allow crews to conduct repair work on an expansion joint on the viaduct.

The walkway for foot traffic remains open.

According to the City, it’s hoped that the repairs will be completed by late Wednesday.

The reopening of the viaduct could be Wednesday night or Thursday morning.