KDOT Closing US 69 Bypass

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Railroad crossing repairs will shut down part of U.S. 69 in Pittsburg. The Pittsburg Olive Street intersection on the bypass will be closed from September 29th until October first. Crews will be repairing the crossing at that location. Marked detours will be set up.

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