Kansas Highways Routelog

Alternate US Highway 69

Length: 15 miles
South Endpoint:
Oklahoma State Line, of Baxter Springs

North Endpoint:
Junction US 69-160-400 north of Crestline

Counties Passed through: Cherokee

Photos

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The state of Oklahoma is recommending that most trucks utilize US 69A, rather then US 69, into Kansas. On the other hand, there is a 13 foot, 8 inch "Truck Guillotine," that might make most trucks want to avoid both highways and take US 59 or I-44 instead. 13 December 2012

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Here's the warning of the 13-8 Low Clearance underpass on US 69A. 13 December 2012

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The south end of US 69A at US 69. 13 December 2012

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This railroad bridge over US 69A south of Quapaw is the major "Truck Guillotine" that restricts trucks from using this route. The clearance is listed as 13 feet, 8 inches. 13 December 2012

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The first US 69A marker in Kansas at Baxter Springs. 13 December 2012

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