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K-7 gets new weight restriction as road conditions worsen
Morning Sun
GIRARD, Kan. Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) officials announced today that K-7 from K-47 at Girard north to K-39 will now have a weight restriction of 20 tons for the foreseeable future.
The restriction was put in place due to “asphalt failure” within the city limits of Girard.
Kyler Farmer, KDOT Construction Engineer at Pittsburg, said the problems were caused by the recent cold and snow.
“K-7, north of the high school, is experiencing damage from the recent extreme cold and moisture we received,” Farmer said in a press release. “Cracks in the pavement have allowed water to enter, freeze and then pop the pavement apart. There is also moisture weeping up under the pavement causing subgrade failure.”