Allen Street from 15th Street to 19th streets will be closed Wednesday 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., while Midwest Energy crews replace poles and string new wires in the area.

The closure is one of several in recent weeks, as crews take advantage of good weather to perform needed system upgrades in central Hays.

Road cones and signs will be in place to help guide traffic.

“Midwest Energy apologizes for any inconvenience, and we thank area residents for their patience as we complete this needed work to improve safety and reliability in the area,” spokesman Mike Morley said in a news release.