Union Pacific railroad crews started work Friday morning to repair the railroad crossing at Vine Street. The city of Hays announced late Friday afternoon that the repairs have been extended until the end of the day Tuesday.

The crossing just north of Eighth Street will remain completely closed in both directions as Union Pacific works on the crossing surface. Repairs initially were expected to be complete Sunday.

Local traffic is detoured a few blocks west to the Allen Street crossing.  Through traffic must use the U.S. Highway 183 Bypass.

The Oak Street crossing also is expected to be closed next week for repairs.

The work is part of a series of four crossing resurfacing projects between Salina and Hays, according to UP spokesman Mark Davis, noting the investment for all four surfaces is $279,000.