(KAIR)--A closure on a Wathena highway means motorists will need to use an alternate route.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the closure of the westbound left turn lane at the U.S. Highway 36/St. Joseph Street intersection, at Wathena, will be closed from 9:00 Tuesday morning until 3:00 in the afternoon.

The closure is necessary to repaint the turn arrows just east of St. Joseph Street.