(MSC News)--An area highway is closed to traffic due to flood waters over the roadway.

The Kansas Department of Transportation said Thursday evening that K-5 in Leavenworth County over 7-mile Creek is closed.

KDOT says drivers must use alternate routes.  There are no marked detours provided.

Drivers should not attempt to drive through flooded or high water on roadways. Remember: TURN AROUND. DON’T DROWN!