30th Ave near K-61 to be closed tommorow through Wed

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The crossing of K-61 and 30th Avenue will be closed starting tomorrow, October 1, and remain closed until the next day at 4 p.m.

That’s according to a City of Hutchinson press release. Union Pacific Railroad will be conducting maintenance work on the railroad crossing located at that intersection.

During this time, motorists are advised to seek alternative routes and plan for potential delays.

For westbound traffic, from E 30th Avenue, drivers should turn onto Lucille Drive, then onto E 43rd Avenue, and turn onto Halstead to return to 30th Avenue. Eastbound traffic should turn onto Halstead from E 30th Avenue, then onto E 43rd Avenue, and turn onto Lucille Drive to return to 30th Avenue.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance the safety and reliability of our railroad crossings,” the release said. “Union Pacific is committed to maintaining safe and efficient rail operations, and this maintenance is a vital part of ensuring the continued safety of the community and our rail network.”