Hutch Post
The Kansas State Fair has just opened, and with thousands of visitors expected to travel into Hutchinson, several temporary traffic changes have taken effect around the fairgrounds.
Road Closures:
• State Fair Road (Main to Plum): Closed September 3–15.
• Plum Street: Closed Sept. 3–14. On weekdays (Monday–Thursday), the closure runs from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; on weekends, the road will be fully closed.
Temporary Traffic Lights:
• Signals are at 20th and Main and 23rd and Main
• Lights will be active through Sept. 18.
One-Way Traffic:
• Poplar Street from Crescent Blvd. to 20th will run northbound only through Sept. 15
During the Fair, State Fair Road falls under the Kansas State Fair’s responsibility for traffic and safety management. Officials are reminding visitors and residents to plan ahead, drive cautiously through surrounding neighborhoods, and remain alert for the increased pedestrian traffic the event brings
The Kansas State Fair opened Friday, September 6, and runs through Sunday, September 15.