Southeast Shawnee County Road Closure Scheduled for Culvert Replacement
S.E. 53rd Street in southeast Shawnee County will be temporarily closed starting Monday for a culvert replacement project. The closure is expected to last until Tuesday afternoon, weather permitting.
Topeka, KS, October 9, 2026 — A section of S.E. 53rd Street in southeast Shawnee County is scheduled for a temporary closure beginning Monday. The closure is necessary to facilitate a culvert replacement project.
The work is anticipated to be completed and the road reopened by Tuesday afternoon. This timeline is contingent upon favorable weather conditions. The contractor responsible for the project has not been publicly identified.
The culvert replacement is a planned infrastructure maintenance activity aimed at ensuring the continued functionality and safety of the roadway. Further details regarding the specific nature of the culvert issue or the scope of the replacement project beyond the essential replacement were not immediately available. Residents and commuters in the area are advised to seek alternative routes during the closure period.
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