(KMZA)--Marshall County motorists are alerted of an early Thursday morning road closure. 

The Kansas Department of Transportation says both northbound and southbound K-99, between 23rd and 24th Roads, will be closed. 

The closure, east of Beattie, is needed to allow crews to construct a sand and timber pad, which will be used to move an oversize crane. 

The closure is planned between 2:00 and 4:00 Thursday morning. 

KDOT says a marked detour route be provided.