Saline County today announced two road closures so that railroad crossings can be replaced.
N. Niles Road between E. Old 40 Highway and E. Stimmel Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Wednesday for replacement of the railroad crossing. Weather permitting, the roadway will be opened by the end of Wednesday.
N. Simpson Road between E. Old 40 Highway and E. Stimmel Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday for replacement of the railroad crossings. Weather permitting, the roadway will be opened by the end of April 23.
Motorists are advised to allow a few extra minutes of travel time to reach their destinations. Local and emergency traffic will be provided access to private property within the sections of closed road at all times but only from the side upon which the property lies.