Inspection of local bridge planned for Tuesday
09/22/2019

Atchison's Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge/Credit: City of Atchison/Facebook

(KAIR)--Minor delays are expected during an upcoming inspection of the Amelia Earhart Memorial Bridge, which connects Atchison to Buchanan County, Missouri.

According to a release from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the routine inspection work is planned from 9:00 Tuesday morning until 3:00 that afternoon.

While the work is conducted, one lane of traffic will be closed in each direction. The outside lanes and shoulders will have traffic cones in place in order to protect the work area. Arrow boards will be used to channel traffic.

KDOT advises motorists to allow extra travel time while the work is conducted.

The bridge inspection team’s work is dependent on weather.


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