(KAIR)--Repair work Wednesday on a major travel route between Atchison and Saint Joseph could mean delays for motorists.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Bankers Crossing Bridge, on U.S. Highway 59, south of Saint Joseph, will be narrowed to one lane.

That's expected to happen at 7:00 Wednesday morning, and is being done so crews can conduct work on the northern edge of the bridge.

A traffic signal will be put in place to guide motorists through the work zone.

The bridge is expected to reopen to two-way traffic by early Wednesday afternoon.