Oversized load jams US-160 near Sheridan Township, blocking lanes, Cowley County KS
TrafficAn oversized load became stuck on railroad tracks near US-160 and 211th Rd, blocking both northbound and southbound lanes and prompting concern over traffic disruption.
Audio|Source: Cowley County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Cali, I'm getting a traffic complaint.
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It's going to be near 211th and US 160 just outside of Burton.
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Reporters advise there's an oversized load stuck at the tracks.
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It's facing northbound and southbound lanes, blocking the highway.
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Reporters say the load is too large to fit under the crossings and crews cannot remove the crossings to allow it through.
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4.
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From 29105.
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Go ahead.
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They called the address of 213 North A.
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Adam, 213 North A.
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Adam. Harpies advising.
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He went to this location to drop off his shared child with a female that lives at this address.
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Stated that her 10-year-old other child answered the door and the female is apparently not there.
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They wanted to see if a welfare check can be conducted.
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And I'm going to send you RP's public service.
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That's Callet.
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Additional on this call.
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RP is a signal maintainer with the railroad.
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States the oversized load did not follow proper procedure, did not contact the railroad until today, and no crews are available to remove crossings today.
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He stated several pilot cars, bucket trucks, a van, and a semi are blocking the highway right now.
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Location mentioned:
US-160 & 211th Rd, Sheridan Township, KS 67019
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