Semi hauling windmill tower loses load on K-156 highway
HANSTON, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas Highway 156 is shut down between U.S. Highway 183 and 283 near Hanston, and it will be some time before it reopens.
The Kansas Department of Transportation says a semitruck hauling a windmill tower lost its load, blocking the highway. The highway is closed between U.S. 183 and 283 junctions.
KDOT says flaggers are diverting traffic. The incident is located between 230 Road and 231 Road just east of Hanston.
The Hodgeman County Sheriff’s Office says that the load is too big for a tow truck to remove, and a crane must be delivered to remove the tower from the road. The highway will remain closed through the night, but KDOT crews will detour traffic throughout the night.
“The closure of K-156 east of Jetmore is expected to continue until late tomorrow due to power line issues and delays with the tow truck,” said KDOT.
The sheriff’s office advises drivers not to use dirt roads to get around the accident. The rain has made driving the roads difficult, and vehicles are stuck in mud.
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The only paved detour for westbound traffic is to take U.S. 183 west of Larned, south to Kinsley to U.S. 56. However, there is construction between Kinsley to U.S. 56 and further west to Dodge City. You can also take U.S. 183 north to K-96 in Rush Center, then head west to Ness City and connect to U.S. 283 South.
Eastbound traffic must turn onto U.S. 283 at Jetmore and either head north to Ness City or south toward U.S. 56 Highway east of Dodge City. The north detour routes are a distance of 77 miles. The south detour routes are a distance of 77 miles.
“If you are traveling in the area please slow down and watch out for crews working the scene,” said KDOT.
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Hodgeman County Public Schools announced that classes and activities are canceled on Tuesday.
“Due to the road conditions in the accident closing the highway between Jetmore and Hanston, there will be no school or practices tomorrow, November 19th. The music program will be rescheduled,” said USD 227.
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