KINGMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced that traffic on a K-11 bridge over Smoots Creek in Kingman County has been reduced to one lane. The restriction is due to the deteriorated condition of the bridge railing that was discovered during a recent inspection. The lane is being controlled by traffic signals.
The bridge is northwest of the city of Kingman and about six miles north of U.S. 54/400. With the traffic signals, motorists can expect delays of up to five minutes at the bridge. There is also a 12-foot width restriction.
The lane restriction will remain in place at least until further analysis of the bridge is complete. When that’s complete, KDOT will either make repairs to the existing structure or advance replacement of the bridge.
KDOT has been planning to replace the bridge, with construction expected around early 2025. The current bridge was built around 1953.
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