(KMZA)--An early morning roadway closure this weekend in Marshall County means a detour for motorists. 

The Kansas Department of Transportation says it will happen on U.S. Highway 36, a quarter-mile east of 24th Road, from 2 until 4:00 Sunday morning. 

Traffic will be detoured through the closure by two pilot cars on local Marshall County roads. 

KDOT says the closure is needed so that crews can construct a sand and timber pad to move an oversize crane.