Embankment collapse forces KDOT to close Kan. highway

Look at mudslide covering K-7 in Doniphan County. Photo courtesy KDOT — The mudslide covering K-7 in Doniphan County. Photo courtesy KDOT

DONIPHAN COUNTY – Some areas of northeast Kansas dodged the worst of the weekend’s severe weather.

However, there are problems in Doniphan County where over 2 inches of rain was reported on Sunday and Monday.

Authorities with KDOT announced the closure of Kansas Highway 7 after an embankment collapsed onto the highway. The road is closed from White Cloud north to the Nebraska State Line.

KDOT reported they are also monitoring at least three other potential mudslide areas from the bluffs across the roadway pavement.

KDOT hoped to reopen the roadway to all traffic on Tuesday afternoon.

No injuries are reported.