DICKINSON COUNTY (KSNT) - State transportation officials say part of K-4 Highway in Dickinson County will close later this month, bringing with it a large detour for locals to follow. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced in a press release on Monday, Nov. 18 that a road work project is slated to run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21 on part of K-4 Highway just south of the town of Hope. Workers will be replacing a railroad crossing that requires the highway to be closed to all traffic while the project is ongoing. Drivers will be unable to use K-4 just south of Hope and will instead be directed to take a signed detour route that uses K-43, I-70 and K-15. The complete detour runs for 53 miles and will take about an hour to complete, according to Google Maps. KHP trooper warns of ‘tire gator’ danger on Kansas highways KDOT said it encourages drivers to follow the signed route, which uses state highways, for safety, weight and maintenance concerns. Drivers following this route are encouraged to stay alert and follow posted signs while traveling through work zones. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf