K-16 reopened between Olsburg, Wheaton following semi crash

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Published: Jan. 19, 2023 at 8:18 AM CST
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OLSBURG, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Highway 16 has been reopened in both directions between Olsburg and Wheaton following a semi-truck crash.

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s KanDrive alert system notified users just after 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, that Kansas Highway 16 east of Olsburg had been closed in both directions.

The alert indicated that the highway was closed between K-13 and K-99.

Officials noted that a semi-truck accident caused the closure around milepost 16.

As of 9:25 a.m. the roadway had been completely reopened.

13 NEWS has reached out to the Kansas Highway Patrol and Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff’s Office for details of the crash.