Jun 08, 2026

U.S. 71 to slow for utility work Wednesday

Posted Jun 08, 2026 8:48 PM

By JIM FARIS

Crews with Evergy will be raising a new transmission line across U.S. Highway 71 at 340th Street, just south of Arkoe, Wednesday morning.

Intermittent rolling closures will be used around 9 AM. During that time, access to and from 340th Street may be blocked. Motorists should expect delays.